Area Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM7 postcode area.

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Population

54,520

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,378 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM7 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £371k. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

home £371,708 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM7 is a postcode district in Braintree, East of England, covering 1294 active and 1605 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CM7 (14%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CM7 are around £371k, up 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM7 at 250 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5792
Anti-social behaviour1248
Shoplifting1167
Public order1048
Criminal damage and arson964

school Local Schools

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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

Good539 pupils
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Great Bardfield Primary School

Good134 pupils
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John Ray Infant School

Good368 pupils
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Great Bradfords Junior School

Good340 pupils
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White Court School

Good584 pupils
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School

Good293 pupils
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement410 pupils
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Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School

Good61 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bucks House
  • Travelodge Braintree
  • White Hart Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Braintree Cricket Club
  • Braintree Lawn Tennis Club
  • Jardins
  • Tomo's Tavern
  • Boars Head PH
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Something Scrummy Ltd
  • Village Hall
  • Alida Events
  • Balti Night
  • Bannatyne Health Club Braintree
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Cyprus Fish Bar
  • Best Kebab House
  • Bobalicious
  • CD's
  • Chicken Delight
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett
  • Iceland
  • Jesmond Garage And Village Stores
  • Jubilee Oak Express
  • Majestic Wine
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star Co-Op Ltd
  • Chelmsford Star Co-Operative Society Ltd
  • Co-operative
  • Lidl UK
  • Morrisons Daily
  • + 5 more