CO8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CO8 district covers Bures, Acton, Marks Tey & Wakes Colne. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£375k
England £300k
Recorded crime
39
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,371
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
84%
of homes
Council tax
£2,475
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
24 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CO8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£471k
Semi-detached
£318k
Terraced
£290k
Flat
£167k
Primary schools in CO8
- Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · CO8 5BX · Good (2023) · Bottom 33% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Thomas Gainsborough School · CO10 0NH · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 37% in England
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy · CO10 1NW · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 16% in England
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead · CO9 2HR · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 26% in England
- The Trinity School · CO4 6ED · Good or better in every area (2025)
- The Stanway School · CO3 0QA · Remains Good (2023) · Top 41% in England
- Honywood School · CO6 1PZ · Good (2022) · Bottom 48% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CO8
- Noah's Ark Nursery Group · CO8 5BX · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in CO8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CO8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp | 48% | £475k | Very low | 31 min |
| Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures | 39% | £360k | Very low | 18 min |
| Marks Tey & Wakes Colne | 12% | £375k | Average | 17 min |
Questions
Where is the CO8 postcode?
CO8 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Bures, Acton, Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, with 126 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CO8?
The typical home price across CO8's neighbourhoods is £375k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CO8?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a CO8 postcode.