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Braintree West

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About

Braintree West ward is located in the northwest part of Braintree, Essex. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces such as Bocking Recreation Ground. It is bordered by the A131 to the west, providing connections to nearby towns like Halstead and Chelmsford. The ward also features schools, shops, and community facilities serving its residents.

The area has a mix of housing types, from detached homes to smaller terraced properties. Braintree West is within walking distance of the town center, offering access to larger retail outlets and transport links, including Braintree Freeport station. The ward maintains a balance between suburban living and convenience to local services.

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 of residents in Braintree West is £52,173 per year. There are 4 schools in Braintree West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
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

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached20£445,000
Flats8£163,750
Semi-Detached37£319,000
Terraced30£282,000

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

CM72PY

Brook Close

CM71HJ

Church Road

CM71JL

Collins Close

CM71WH

Comma Close

CM72LF

Acorn Avenue

CM72LH

London Road

CM72NB

Penticton Road

CM72PA

Clare Road

CM71XL

Kenworthy Road

CM71JD

Faraday Close

CM71JJ

Clairmont Close

CM72LU

Chestnut Grove

CM71EZ

Coronation Avenue

CM71HZ

Jenner Close

CM72DS

Guernsey Way

CM72QF

Rayne Road

CM72RY

Nayling Road

Data Sources

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