Postcode CO9 2QA is located in a rural hamlet, within the The Colnes 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 3.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 6.2% 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 CO9 2QA.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO9 2QA 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 in The Colnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £587,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Colnes
In the CO9 2QA postcode area, located within Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh | Voluntary aided school | Good |
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.