What's the Bocking Blackwater population and density?

Bocking Blackwater population is 10,299 with density 4356.6 per km².

How much social housing is near Bocking Blackwater?

About 6.7% across the Bocking Blackwater area.

How safe is Bocking Blackwater?

Crime level in Bocking Blackwater is moderate with about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Bocking Blackwater?

Average resident income is about £45,929 per year.

How deprived is Bocking Blackwater?

Deprivation score 3/10 (rank 23934 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Bocking Blackwater?

Based on 125 recent sales, the median price is £325,000.

What are prices by property type in Bocking Blackwater?

Latest medians: Detached £392,500, Semi-detached £325,000, Terraced £295,000, Flats £184,750.

What home types are most common in Bocking Blackwater?

Housing mix: detached 34.9%, semi-detached 32.8%.

How many households are in Bocking Blackwater?

There are 3,967 households in Bocking Blackwater

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Q: What schools in Bocking Blackwater and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Bocking Blackwater: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Braintree / Bocking Blackwater

About

Bocking Blackwater is a ward in Braintree, Essex, covering a mix of residential and rural areas. The ward includes parts of Bocking, a historic village now integrated into the town, and stretches toward the River Blackwater. Housing ranges from older cottages to modern developments, with some open spaces and farmland on the outskirts. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, serving the needs of residents.

The ward is bordered by the A131, providing connections to Chelmsford and Colchester. Public transport options include bus routes linking Bocking Blackwater to Braintree town centre and nearby areas. The River Blackwater and surrounding green spaces offer walking routes, while the area retains a quiet, suburban feel. The ward's mix of housing and accessibility makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Bocking Blackwater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bocking Blackwater is £45,929 per year. There are 3 schools in Bocking Blackwater: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

6.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bocking Blackwater Population

10,299

Population density

4,356.6 per km²

Demographics

British

8,972

87.09%

Other White

472

4.58%

African

152

1.48%

Indian

107

1.04%

Irish

0.73%

Total population: 10,302

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,658

41.79%

Owns outright

1,377

34.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

540

13.61%

Other social rented

280

7.06%

Other forms of private rent

1.46%

Total households: 3,967

Property prices in Bocking Blackwater

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Bocking Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £585,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£392,500	£320,250	£370,125	£440,000	£487,350
Flats	14	£184,750	£133,575	£170,250	£200,749	£231,050
Semi-Detached	35	£325,000	£261,900	£285,000	£350,000	£434,050
Terraced	34	£295,000	£249,750	£276,250	£321,500	£405,250

10 years price trend in Bocking Blackwater

All postcodes in Bocking Blackwater

CM79LF

Cornwall Gardens

CM79LX

Essex Road

CM79TP

Albemarle Gardens

CM73AD

Lie Field Close

CM73RY

Botany Drive

CM79DB

Bocking End

CM79FG

Bridport Way

CM79TA

Beatty Gardens

CM73LL

Wild Boar Field

CM79FB

Linfold Close

CM73LG

Dapifer Drive

CM79HA

Courtauld Road

CM79LB

John Ray Street

CM79ND

Kent Gardens

CM79NG

Dallwood Way

CM79BX

Blackwater Way

CM79EY

Mountbatten Road

CM79GJ

Central Braintree

CM79NF

York Gardens

CM79TF

Jellicoe Way

CM79UA

Cavendish Gardens

CM79UT

Bocking End

CM73LA

Clay Pits

CM79FT

Snowberry Court

CM79TZ

Norris Close

CM79UN

Achilles Way

CM79UP

Ajax Close

CM79UQ

Albemarle Gardens

CM73RX

Rustic Close

CM73LQ

Lammas Drive

CM73RZ

Crabs Croft

CM79AU

Bradford Street

CM79DJ

Farthing Close

CM79EE

Warley Close

CM79EW

Coggeshall Road

CM79NL

Northumberland Close

CM79UR

Achilles Way

CM79UX

Trafalgar Way

CM79DZ

Coggeshall Road

CM79EX

Crown Meadow

CM79JW

Edinburgh Gardens

CM79LG

Cornwall Gardens

CM79PS

Stafford Crescent

CM79UY

Vanguard Way

CM73LJ

Blackbread Close

CM79EA

Coggeshall Road

CM79GH

Old Clinic Place

CM79UG

Collingwood Close

CM79BH

Phillips Chase

CM79FN

Dunoon Close

CM79FP

Bridport Way

CM79BJ

Beaufort Gardens

CM73LF

Coggeshall Road

CM79BE

Bocking End

CM79LN

Bedford Close

CM79LQ

Edinburgh Gardens

CM79TH

Fisher Way

CM79TR

Hood Gardens

CM79DW

Coggeshall Road

CM79JR

Julien Court Road

CM79NQ

Cumberland Close

CM79TX

Rayleigh Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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