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Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

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About

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is a residential area in Braintree, Essex, known for its mix of housing and local amenities. The area features a blend of older properties and newer developments, catering to a range of residents. Church Street, the main thoroughfare, is lined with shops, cafes, and services, providing convenience for daily needs. The nearby Blackwater industrial estate contributes to local employment opportunities.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to Braintree town centre and major roads like the A120 and A131. Public transport links, including bus routes, serve the community. Green spaces, such as the nearby Bocking Recreation Ground, offer outdoor leisure options. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the amenities of a larger town.

Area overview

On average Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is £47,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater Population
9,340
Population density
343 per km²

Demographics

British
8,519
91.24%
Other White
279
2.99%
Irish
80
0.86%
African
80
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.61%
Total population: 9,337

Housing

Owns outright
1,539
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,422
38.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
10.24%
Other social rented
236
6.41%
Social rents from council
54
1.47%
Total households: 3,683

Property prices in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£440,000
Flats9£200,000
Semi-Detached49£370,000
Terraced24£290,000

10 years price trend in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

All postcodes in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75XZ

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75DH

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75YG

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75LQ

Bartram Avenue North

CM75XD

Church Lane

CM79FY

Bourchier Avenue

CO91PJ

Hedingham Road

CO91PQ

Halstead Road

CO91SH

Church Road

CM79EZ

Beatty Gardens

CM79FD

Broadoaks Crescent

CM79FS

Sheene Grove

CM79TL

Mountbatten Road

CO91SF

Hall Drive

CM75YN

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75NF

The Lillies

CM75DL

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM79DN

Farthing Close

CM79TD

Hawkins Way

CM79UH

Edinburgh Gardens

CM79UJ

Blackwater Way

CO91SA

Hedingham Road

CO91TG

Meadway

CM75FW

High Garrett

CM75GZ

Cameron Close

CM79FR

Tideswell Close

CM79SQ

Lyons Hall Road

CM75YR

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75LZ

Carrington Way

CM75ND

Dyers Mead

CM75LF

Church Street

CM79GE

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM79UB

Cavendish Gardens

CO91SQ

Fennes Road

CO91SS

Russell's Road

CO91UD

Church Road

CO91UP

Hedingham Road

CM75DG

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75LE

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM79RS

Broad Road

CM79SG

Lyons Hall Road

CM79TS

Rodney Gardens

CM79UW

Exeter Close

CM75BZ

Samuel Courtauld Avenue

CM75NW

Broad Road

CM75PG

Sunnyfields Road

CM79ED

Coggeshall Road

CM79TT

Hood Gardens

CO91PT

New Road

CM75GF

Bovingdon Road

CM75NU

Fennes Road

CM75ST

Dean Rogers Place

CM79RL

Convent Lane

CM79UF

Boscawen Gardens

CO91PU

Halstead Road

CO91RZ

Hall Drive

CM75DF

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75NL

Broad Road

CM75PH

Lyons Hall Road

CM75PJ

Fennes Road

CM75YL

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM79FF

Bridport Way

CM79RX

Broad Road

CM79SH

Lyons Hall Road

CM79TJ

Byng Gardens

CM79TN

Anson Way

CM75GR

Dyers Mead

CM75JS

Bovingdon Road

CM75JZ

Church Street

CM75NZ

Gosfield Road

CM75XE

Church Lane

CM75YP

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CO91RU

Braintree Road

CM79FQ

Bourchier Avenue

CM75LJ

Church Street

CM75LN

Millers Close

CM79SW

Convent Lane

CM75SU

Deanery Gardens

CM79FH

Bridport Way

CM79UD

Gilbert Way

CO91UB

Church Road

CM75GD

Bovingdon Road

CM75LP

Ashpole Road

CM75SG

Church Lane

CM79FZ

Deerleap Way

CM79PT

Parr Close

CM79RY

Nursery Drive

CM79SN

Convent Lane

CM79TG

Jellicoe Way

CM75DD

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75BT

Calfhill Drive

CM75DJ

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

CM75LY

Carrington Way

CM75PA

Braintree Road

CM79FE

Coggeshall Road

CM79FJ

Bridport Way

CM79LH

Connaught Gardens

CM79TB

Drake Gardens

CO91PH

Halstead Road

CO91UU

Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater

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Data Sources

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