Is CO8 5BT a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

14 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CO8 5BT. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
6
Violence & sexual offences
3
Burglary
1
Criminal damage & arson
1
Drugs
1
Possession of weapons
1
Public order
1

House prices

£330,523

Average price in Babergh (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£241,282
Semi-detached
£310,687
Detached
£484,481
Flat / maisonette
£151,585

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CO8 5BT specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CO8 5BT on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CO8 5BT on Check Food Hygiene

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