Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

SHALFORD ROAD, CM77 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALFORD ROAD, CM77 6BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, CM77 6BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM77 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Shalford Road, 0.6km from Duckend Green in Rayne. Administratively it sits within Rayne ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CM77 6BY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM77 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00108731 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM77 6BY. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 308,333

Detached

£ 510,000

4 sales · Mean £ 496,250

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 361,388

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM77 6BY has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Rayne Primary and Nursery School

Good224 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nasda Store0.4 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Swan0.5 km
  • The Welsh Princess0.4 km
  • 47 Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Booking Hall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree3.5 km
  • Braintree Freeport4.3 km
  • Cressing5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Welsh Princess0.4 km
  • The Welsh Princess0.4 km
  • The Swan0.4 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
  • The Cock0.5 km