Is CO8 5DL a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)
13 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CO8 5DL. Most common: Other theft.
House prices
£328,477
Average price in Braintree (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.6% year on year.
- Terraced
- £273,144
- Semi-detached
- £340,162
- Detached
- £567,453
- Flat / maisonette
- £155,501
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CO8 5DL specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
Check long-term flood risk →GP & dentist ratings
CQC ratings near CO8 5DL on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CO8 5DL on Check Food Hygiene