Postcode district
CO8: house prices and neighbourhoods
The CO8 postcode district (Babergh, Braintree, Colchester): 126 live postcodes across 4 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 15 October 2026.
Typical house price
£367,500
Median of 8 resales of existing houses in CO8, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in CO8
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton, Great Waldingfield & Bures | Babergh | £360,000 | – | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford | Babergh | £425,000 | – | Affluent | Few signs |
| Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp | Braintree | £485,000 | – | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Marks Tey & Wakes Colne | Colchester | £375,000 | £177,500 | Affluent | Some signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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