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Braintree West

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About

Braintree West ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the western edge of the town. The layout consists of a network of local roads with housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds. It is a functional suburb with necessary local services, including schools and convenience retail, catering to its community. The ward is bordered by open farmland to the west, providing a clear edge to the urban area.

A notable local feature is the Flitch Way, a linear country park following the route of a former railway line, which offers walking and cycling paths directly from the neighbourhood. The area is served by several primary schools and is situated a short distance from the town centre's broader amenities. Housing is predominantly detached and semi-detached, with some smaller terraced properties, forming a settled, family-oriented part of Braintree.

Area overview

On average Braintree West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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 per household in Braintree West is £65,632 per year. There are 4 schools in Braintree West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Braintree West is home to around 6,167 people, with a population density of about 3,512.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Braintree West Population
6,167
Population density
3,512.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.75(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-9%)
Public order
8.59(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(+17%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(+29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,513
89.42%
Other White
261
4.23%
Irish
63
1.02%
African
47
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.68%
Total population: 6,165

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,264
24.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,011
19.89%
No qualifications
893
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
16.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,060
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
919
34.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
370
14.07%
Other social rented
162
6.16%
Other forms of private rent
55
2.09%
Total households: 2,630

Property prices in Braintree West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Braintree West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced26£290,000
Detached23£444,000
Flats7£151,500
Semi-Detached29£327,500

10 years median price trend in Braintree West

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

All postcodes in Braintree West

CM72LQ

London Road

CM72FA

Jersey Way

CM71XW

Lister Road

CM71WR

Peacock Close

CM71EX

St Michaels Road

CM72LN

Marshalls Drive

CM71HU

Giffins Close

CM72NY

College Road

CM72NS

Maple Avenue

CM72QE

Rayne Road

CM71ZL

Tortoiseshell Way

CM72NR

Francis Road

CM72NN

Fernie Road

CM72NA

The Brambles

CM71JF

Darwin Close

CM71HW

Godlings Way

CM71HH

Notley Road

CM72LW

Walnut Grove

CM71TD

Meadow Park

CM71JA

Lodge Road

CM72AQ

Hamilton Gardens

CM71JG

Newton Close

CM71FT

Rue De Jeunes

CM71JB

Lodge Road

CM71HS

Clairmont Close

CM72AX

Graynes Close

CM72PP

Grenville Road

CM71XL

Kenworthy Road

CM72QG

Rayne Road

CM71EZ

Coronation Avenue

CM72LS

Sycamore Grove

CM72PQ

Clare Road

CM71WQ

Clouded Yellow Close

CM71JD

Faraday Close

CM71JL

Collins Close

CM72PE

Clare Road

CM72LD

London Road

CM71XN

Lister Road

CM71WY

Notley Road

CM71YN

Wall Court

CM72LX

Hazel Grove

CM72DQ

Hockley Avenue

CM71JQ

Edison Close

CM71WL

Meadow Brown Court

CM71XY

Brimstone Court

CM72RY

Nayling Road

CM72QQ

Rayne Road

CM72LF

London Road

CM72NB

Hamilton Place

CM72LU

Chestnut Grove

CM72LT

Sycamore Grove

CM71WW

Grayling Close

CM71WH

Comma Close

CM71XP

Lister Road

CM71XX

Speckled Wood Court

CM72DJ

Old Shell Court

CM72DR

Catherine Grove

CM72NX

Clydesdale Road

CM71JJ

Kenworthy Road

CM71HN

Bernside

CM72PF

Clare Road

CM72SA

Birch Close

CM71GB

St Michaels Mews

CM72RX

George Road

CM72PB

Clare Road

CM71LB

High Street

CM72QF

Rayne Road

CM72NL

Brandon Road

CM71HQ

Notley Road

CM71EP

Coronation Avenue

CM72NH

Vauxhall Drive

CM72LL

Marshalls Road

CM72QN

Pod's Brook Road

CM72GT

School View

CM72NU

Hunnable Road

CM71HJ

Notley Road

CM72LP

Acorn Avenue

CM776RE

Gilda Terrace

CM71HL

Notley Road

CM776GE

Springfields

CM72BA

Cecily Avenue

CM72DP

Braintree West

CM71HY

Hoppit Mead

CM72QD

Rayne Road

CM72DS

Bran Field Way

CM72NW

Penticton Road

CM71WG

Tortoiseshell Way

CM71JH

The Kentings

CM71WJ

Copper Court

CM72LG

London Road

CM71HT

Strudwick Close

CM776GD

Sun Lido Square Gardens

CM72NJ

Vauxhall Drive

CM71WU

Gatekeeper Close

CM72RZ

Nayling Road

CM72NT

Maple Avenue

CM72DT

Cockle Field Close

CM72RU

Harold Road

CM72PW

Grenville Road

CM71JE

Fleming Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.