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Bocking

About

Bocking is a residential area in Braintree, Essex, known for its mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with local amenities including shops, schools, and parks. Bocking Church Street, the main thoroughfare, features a range of independent businesses and eateries, serving the community’s daily needs.

The area is well-connected, with Braintree town centre just a short distance away, offering additional shopping and leisure options. Bocking is also close to open spaces like Bocking Blackwater and the Flitch Way, a former railway line turned walking and cycling path. The area’s historical roots are visible in landmarks such as St Mary’s Church, adding a sense of heritage to the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Bocking has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bocking is £40,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Bocking: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Bocking

CM72RR

Sunnyside

CM75FT

Millam Way

CM75QQ

Coldnailhurst Avenue

CM75XB

Lancaster Way

CM70SG

Bocking End

CM70TN

Bocking End

CM75RY

Winston Close

CM72PL

Bunyan Road

CM72TA

Rosemary Avenue

CM75SN

Church Lane

CM75RT

Motts Close

CM70TA

Bocking End

CM72TE

Nottage Crescent

CM72YP

Swinbourne Drive

CM75QU

Stanes Road

CM75RG

Camberton Road

CM75SP

Bladon Close

CM70SL

Bocking End

CM70SP

Bocking End

CM70TH

Bocking End

CM72PN

Aetheric Road

CM72PS

Progress Court

CM75QB

Andrew Close

CM75SZ

Chartwell Close

CM79BP

Hills Close

CM70SY

Bocking End

CM71FF

Panfield Lane

CM72BZ

Osier Place

CM72RF

Cooper Drive

CM72RP

Sunnyside

CM72YG

Swinbourne Drive

CM75RR

Camberton Road

CM75SE

Andrew Close

CM75TX

Bailey Bridge Road

CM75UG

Arnhem Grove

CM79AR

Bocking End

CM75QF

Bradford Street

CM72SZ

Rosemary Avenue

CM75QA

Coldnailhurst Avenue

CM75RF

Glebe Avenue

CM75TB

Bladon Close

CM75UB

Beech Avenue

CM79AE

Bocking End

CM79BL

Bradford Street

CM70TG

Bocking End

CM72SU

Hare Pond Field

CM72SY

Gilchrist Way

CM72TB

Rana Drive

CM72TH

Panfield Lane

CM72XJ

Rana Court

CM75FP

Panfield Lane

CM75TQ

Churchill Road

CM70SB

Bocking End

CM72SF

Finch Drive

CM72TT

Nottage Crescent

CM75FX

Arnhem Grove

CM75QT

Glebe Avenue

CM75QX

Camberton Road

CM75RB

Glebe Avenue

CM75RH

Panfield Lane

CM75RL

Motts Close

CM79HB

Bocking End

CM70SX

Bocking End

CM72DB

Allan-Williams View

CM72SR

Pygot Place

CM75PU

Arnhem Grove

CM75QG

Pilgrim Close

CM75QY

Clavering Road

CM75RQ

Panfield Lane

CM75TA

Blenheim Close

CM79BA

Church Meadows

CM70ST

Bocking End

CM72QT

Allan-Williams View

CM72TG

Nottage Crescent

CM75RA

Glebe Avenue

CM79AN

St Peter's Road

CM70SU

Bocking End

CM70TP

Bocking End

CM72TL

Aetheric Road

CM75UE

Currants Farm Road

CM79AY

Bawn Close

CM70SF

Bocking End

CM72FJ

Spalding Close

CM72TD

Rana Drive

CM75UF

Currants Farm Road

CM70SS

Bocking End

CM72SH

Elm Bungalows

CM72WB

Bunyan Road

CM75TU

Beech Avenue

CM75TW

Bailey Bridge Road

CM72SX

John English Avenue

CM75FJ

Oak Tree Gardens

CM75SS

Chartwell Close

CM75TS

Bailey Bridge Road

CM75UL

Coldnailhurst Avenue

CM70ZZ

Bocking End

CM72TF

Nottage Crescent

CM72NG

Bunyan Road

CM72SD

Bradbury Drive

CM72ST

Saunders Avenue