Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

THE MALTINGS, CM77 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, CM77 6BS.

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

322

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM77 6BS 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM77 6BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CM77 6BS is a sought-after residential area on The Maltings, 0.7km from Braintree Green in Rayne. Administratively it sits within Rayne ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM77, CM77 6BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM77 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00108733 (shared with 17 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 6BS. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 399,000

7 sales · Mean £ 406,785

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

CM77 6BS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Rayne Primary and Nursery School

Good224 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

3 nearby
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Welsh Princess0.2 km
  • 47 Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Booking Hall0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree3.2 km
  • Braintree Freeport3.9 km
  • Cressing5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Welsh Princess0.3 km