Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM7 0HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM7 0HP.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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: CM7 0HP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 40, CM7 0HP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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

CM7 0HP is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Chapel Hill in Braintree. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Braintree Central & Beckers Green ward and the Braintree constituency.

Within the CM7 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM7 0HP are sourced from Output Area E00173957 (shared with 531 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 CM7 0HP. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CM7 0HP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences115
Drugs18
Public order18
Other theft17
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Alec Hunter Academy

Good982 pupils0.8 km
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Great Bradfords Junior School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School

Good293 pupils0.9 km
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Beckers Green Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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John Ray Infant School

Good368 pupils1.3 km
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John Ray Junior School

Good396 pupils1.3 km
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Lyons Hall School

Good566 pupils1.3 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Braintree Cafe0.5 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cellar Cafe0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Cadbury0.8 km
  • Fintasia UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • C J Eley & Co0.6 km
  • Haribo Outlet Store0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Braintree Town Football Club0.4 km
  • The Kavern0.5 km
  • The Nags Head1.0 km
  • The Orange Tree0.6 km
  • Braintree, Bocking And District Liberal Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Salamis Fish & Chip Kebab0.9 km
  • Best Kebab House0.8 km
  • Chicken Delight1.0 km
  • China Dynasty0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Filling Station0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Braintree0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree0.6 km
  • Braintree Freeport0.8 km
  • Cressing2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sportsman0.1 km
  • Sportsman0.1 km
  • Chapel Hill0.2 km
  • Chapel Hill0.2 km
  • Four Seasons0.2 km