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.
CM7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM7 postcode area.
54,520
42
£ 46,378 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Great Bardfield Primary School
John Ray Infant School
Great Bradfords Junior School
White Court School
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bucks House
- Travelodge Braintree
- White Hart Hotel
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Braintree Cricket Club
- Braintree Lawn Tennis Club
- Jardins
- Tomo's Tavern
- Boars Head PH
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Something Scrummy Ltd
- Village Hall
- Alida Events
- Balti Night
- Bannatyne Health Club Braintree
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Cyprus Fish Bar
- Best Kebab House
- Bobalicious
- CD's
- Chicken Delight
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Holland And Barrett
- Iceland
- Jesmond Garage And Village Stores
- Jubilee Oak Express
- Majestic Wine
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co-Op Ltd
- Chelmsford Star Co-Operative Society Ltd
- Co-operative
- Lidl UK
- Morrisons Daily
- + 5 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: CM7 · Data under Open Government Licence