Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

SHALFORD ROAD, CM77 6DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

188

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Avg Age

49

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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 6DF 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

CM77 6DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6DF is a sought-after residential area on Shalford Road, 0.2km from Duckend 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM77 6DF 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 6DF. 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 2026-02)

CM77 6DF has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

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 Store0.7 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Swan0.9 km
  • The Welsh Princess0.7 km
  • 47 Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Booking Hall0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree3.9 km
  • Braintree Freeport4.7 km
  • Cressing6.2 km