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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 100 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
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bocking Population
7,452
Population density
2,572.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,507
87.38%
Other White
368
4.94%
African
85
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
0.97%
Other Asian
62
0.83%
Total population: 7,447

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
817
26.41%
Owns with a mortgage
803
25.95%
Owns outright
788
25.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
10.15%
Social rents from council
283
9.15%
Total households: 3,094

Property prices in Bocking

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Bocking area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bocking in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bocking over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£472,500
Flats21£146,000
Semi-Detached38£316,500
Terraced21£285,000

10 years median price trend in Bocking

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bocking.

All postcodes in Bocking

CM75XF

Bocking

CM70TD

Bocking End

CM72TJ

Panfield Lane

CM72TN

Cooper Drive

CM75FH

Bailey Bridge Road

CM75SF

Bradford Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.