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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Braintree West is £340,000 (around £379 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £402,500. There are 4 schools in Braintree West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £379
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £403K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braintree West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£415,000£388
Semi-Detached36£335,500£380
Terraced19£297,000£368
Flats6£145,750£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braintree West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£100,000£270,000£239,000
2017£350,000£130,500£278,250£255,000
2018£338,750£161,000£295,000£261,625
2019£375,000£175,000£280,000£257,500
2020£356,000£209,250£270,000£256,500
2021£405,000£155,000£309,000£259,000
2022£419,000£180,500£332,500£288,750
2023£447,500£195,000£338,500£287,500
2024£427,500£236,950£319,000£279,000
2025£410,000£150,000£319,000£289,500
2026£415,000£160,000£340,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£229£323£301
2017£336£255£325£300
2018£322£272£348£311
2019£296£271£313£299
2020£321£313£320£291
2021£360£264£348£330
2022£382£285£377£393
2023£370£282£399£362
2024£370£294£372£353
2025£377£259£372£330
2026£383£355£381£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braintree West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Braintree West ward.

Local councillors

George Prime

Braintree West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mary Clark Cunningham

Braintree West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative