Postcode report
Is CO5 9EG a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CO5 9EG: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO5 9EG is a postcode in Kelvedon & Feering, Braintree, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO5 9EG, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO5 9EG are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO5 9EG is based on Braintree 014 Census 2021. It covers 10,411 residents, 224 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CO5 9EG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 56 rolling sales, down 1.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO5 9EG can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO5 9EG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO5 9EG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO5 9EG
Is CO5 9EG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO5 9EG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO5 9EG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CO5 9EG?
LocaleIQ matched CO5 9EG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO5 9EG?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO5 9EG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.