CM7 0SL is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Bocking End in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Bocking South ward and the Braintree constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM7 0SL are sourced from Output Area E00108489 (shared with 71 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM7 0SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM7 0SL.
358
50
£ 40,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM7 0SL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 50, CM7 0SL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM7 0SL. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM7 0SL is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Tabor Academy
Great Bradfords Junior School
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Edith Borthwick School
John Ray Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Braintree Cafe1.0 km
- Balti Night0.4 km
- Brambles Restaurant Quadrant Store0.3 km
- Bubble And Sweets Ltd0.5 km
- Cafe CM70.5 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Albeenuta Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- First Stop Centre0.1 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Braintree0.6 km
- White Hart Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club0.4 km
- The Picture Palace0.6 km
- The Bull PH0.4 km
- The Horse And Groom PH0.3 km
- Braintree, Bocking And District Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Filling Station0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bobalicious0.2 km
- China Village0.6 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.4 km
- Maharaja0.6 km
- Manor Plaice Also Trading As Braintree Kebab House0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree0.9 km
- Braintree Freeport1.8 km
- Cressing3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Blyth's Meadow0.2 km
- Julien Court Road0.3 km
- Panfield Lane0.3 km
- Julien Court Road0.3 km
- Old Court Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM70SL · Data under Open Government Licence