# CO8 (Bures), Essex The CO8 postcode district, centred on Bures in Essex, demonstrates a trajectory score of 52.9, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%, whilst rental growth has reached 5.6% annually. Population expansion has been modest at 1.3% over the same period. The district is classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, suggesting early indicators of economic and demographic shifts. These metrics present a mixed picture: weak capital appreciation contrasts with relatively robust rental income growth, indicating a rental-focused market dynamic rather than one driven by property value escalation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Bures · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in CO8 over the last six months.
- Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of wood burning stove and chimneyJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of the existing sand and cement render and replacement with traditional lime render.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce and shape 2 No. Maple (T1 and T2) back to previous pruning points. Remove 1 lower branch on T2Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Bures (CO8) common questions
Is Bures up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bures (CO8) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 30% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bures safe?
Bures has a safety score of 89/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bures?
The average property price in Bures (CO8) is £301k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bures?
The median monthly rent in Bures (CO8) is £962 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bures?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Colchester (CO6), Hockley (SS5), Leigh-On-Sea (SS9), Halstead (CO9), Colchester (CO3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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