Postcode CO8 5DT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Stour Valley South ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Bures located about 2.0 miles away.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £50,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO8 5DT.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO8 5DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bures located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £545,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £264,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stour Valley South
In the CO8 5DT postcode area, located within Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.