CO8 postcode area
The CO8 postcode district spans 4 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Babergh, Braintree, Colchester. Area Scores range from 60 to 65 across them.
In summary
The neighbourhoods of the CO8 district are unusually alike — all 4 score within 5 points of each other, from Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp (60) to Marks Tey & Wakes Colne (66). All 4 sit in England's broad middle band for deprivation — none reaches either extreme third. Median prices range from £363,750 in Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures to £460,000 in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp. Note that the district straddles 3 local authorities — Babergh, Braintree and Colchester — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Tey & Wakes ColneColchester | 2,349 | 66 | £380,000 |
| Acton, Great Waldingfield & BuresBabergh | 2,534 | 63 | £363,750 |
| Leavenheath, Nayland & BoxfordBabergh | 2,582 | 62 | £425,000 |
| Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & BelchampBraintree | 2,720 | 60 | £460,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around CO8.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.