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Braintree South

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About

Braintree South ward lies on the southern edge of the town, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built in the latter half of the 20th century. The housing is largely a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, with some smaller terraced properties. The area is served by several local convenience stores and takeaways along its main routes, providing for daily needs without a centralised high street. Residential streets are generally quiet, with green spaces like Kings Park offering basic recreational facilities for the community.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the A120, a major dual carriageway which forms a significant boundary and provides key road connections to Colchester and the M11. This transport link is a dominant feature of the local landscape. Within the residential areas, the notable presence of the Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens, a historic formal garden with a bandstand and war memorial, provides a distinct, well-maintained green space amidst the housing.

Area overview

On average Braintree South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Braintree South is £52,686 per year. Braintree South is home to around 6,558 people, with a population density of about 5,211.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Braintree South Population
6,558
Population density
5,211 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.7(+8%)
Public order
4.57(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.57(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-33%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,590
85.19%
Other White
399
6.08%
African
68
1.04%
Other Asian
62
0.94%
Indian
53
0.81%
Total population: 6,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,155
22.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
19.26%
No qualifications
984
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
17.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
737
14.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
962
35.34%
Owns outright
766
28.14%
Other social rented
416
15.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
14.7%
Social rents from council
104
3.82%
Total households: 2,722

Property prices in Braintree South

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Braintree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Braintree South 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 Braintree South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£398,000
Flats11£158,000
Semi-Detached30£324,000
Terraced26£282,500

10 years median price trend in Braintree South

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

All postcodes in Braintree South

CM71DN

Stephenson Road

CM71GE

Shooter's Way

CM71AN

Challis Lane

CM71AB

Tennyson Close

CM71AU

Skitts Hill

CM71BU

Hardy Close

CM71BJ

Goldingham Drive

CM71DJ

Hillside Gardens

CM71DL

Stephenson Road

CM71GJ

Splash Court

CM71BS

Marlowe Close

CM71DP

Brunel Road

CM71AW

Park Drive

CM71FJ

Reed Meadows

CM71BL

Scott Close

CM71FQ

Riverside Place

CM71BG

Austen Close

CM71XF

Mill Park Drive

CM71EQ

Orchard Drive

CM71XZ

Saxon Bank

CM71BY

Bennett Close

CM71TE

Parklands

CM71DR

Russet Close

CM71BE

Conan Doyle Close

CM71DE

Harrison Drive

CM71FW

Perryfields

CM71BW

Thackeray Close

CM71GS

The Old Coach Yard

CM71AX

Alpha Close

CM71FX

Barley Court

CM73QW

Rose Hill

CM71DU

Bramley Close

CM71GN

Notley Road

CM71XA

Mill Park Drive

CM72TQ

Penn Mews

CM71AF

Kipling Way

CM71BB

Duggers Lane

CM71TG

Warren Side

CM73QR

Mill Hill

CM71AR

Forsyth Drive

CM71DW

Stephenson Road

CM71BZ

Galsworthy Close

CM71FY

Woodrush Close

CM71YT

Hitcham Mews

CM71NB

Driberg Way

CM71AP

Park Drive

CM71DQ

Rifle Hill

CM71EJ

Hillside Gardens

CM71AA

Masefield Road

CM71BA

Duggers Lane

CM71BT

Swift Close

CM71YU

Cowpar Mews

CM71EF

Peartree Close

CM71FU

Marlin Court

CM71AE

Braintree South

CM71AY

The Lindens

CM71AS

Skitts Hill

CM71AL

Challis Lane

CM71AQ

Chaucer Crescent

CM71DT

Beadon Drive

CM71GR

Marram Close

CM71EL

Hillside Terrace

CM71HG

Notley Road

CM73QP

Megs Way

CM71ED

The Ridgeway

CM71XS

Longleaf Drive

CM778PL

Black Notley Lodge Mews

CM73RH

Mill Court

CM71AJ

Challis Lane

CM71DB

Shakespeare Close

CM71DD

Goldingham Drive

CM73RS

Mill Hill

CM71AH

Browning Road

CM71BX

Buchan Close

CM71DX

Nineacres

CM71EG

Strawberry Close

CM71DA

Johnson Close

CM71EA

Telford Road

CM71DG

Rifle Hill

CM71GT

St Johns Avenue

CM71TW

Rushmoor Drive

CM71DY

Buckwoods Road

CM71HF

Notley Road

CM71AD

Milton Avenue

CM71BQ

Bronte Close

CM71EH

Worcester Close

CM71DZ

Buckwoods Road

CM71HE

Notley Road

CM71AZ

Long Acres

CM71BH

Goldingham Drive

CM71HB

Keats Avenue

CM71GP

Bamboo Crescent

CM71BP

Brise Close

CM71DS

Beadon Drive

CM71EB

The Ridgeway

CM71YD

Betjeman Close

CM71XB

Sedgefield Way

CM71YR

Panton Mews

CM71GL

Rye Grass Way

CM71DF

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.