Is CM77 6SL a safe place to live?

Yes, CM77 6SL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CM77 6SL?

The population for the CM77 6SL area is approximately 188 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM77 6SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM77 6SL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

188

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM77 6SL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM77 6SL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM77 6SL is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Bartholomew Green in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Rayne ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM77 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00108730 (shared with 39 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 6SL. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%

Asian / British Asian3.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CM77 6SL has low crime rates — 6 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 offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Rayne Primary and Nursery School

Good224 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Braintree4.7 km
Braintree Freeport5.3 km
Cressing6.5 km

Bus Stops

Perkins Garage0.4 km
Perkins Garage0.4 km