Postcode CO9 3BL 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 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £61,040 per year. The nearest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) located about 3.8 miles away.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 per household in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £61,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO9 3BL.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO9 3BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £525,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stour Valley South
In the CO9 3BL 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.
Elected local representatives for CO9 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Peter Holland
Stour Valley South - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.