Property Prices in CO8
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in CO8 is £462,563, which is 8% above the Essex average of £429,754.
Properties in CO8 cost 61.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in CO8 have risen 11.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £552,706 | 47 |
| Semi-detached | £331,440 | 25 |
| Terraced | £318,688 | 8 |
| Flat | £150,000 | 1 |
| All types | £462,563 | 83 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in CO8
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in CO8
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
CO8 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | mi |
0
Outstanding
1
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
97,033
Population
67
Median Age
28%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in CO8 are 240.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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240.0 Mbps
Avg Download
43.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
89%
Superfast Coverage
55%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in CO8 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035/year.
Area Summary
CO8 — BURES
Area Summary
CO8 (BURES) offers above-average property prices (£462,563, 61% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (240 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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