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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Flats7£151,500
Semi-Detached29£327,500
Terraced19£275,000
Detached22£432,000

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

CM72NQ

Vauxhall Drive

CM72PD

Clare Road

CM72PA

Clare Road

CM776RG

Rayne Road

CM71JN

Westergreen Meadow

CM72FD

Fresian Close

CM71HX

River View

CM72PG

Clare Road

CM71WZ

Skipper Court

CM72LR

Acorn Avenue

CM72LH

London Road

CM71HZ

Jenner Close

CM71HP

Godlings Way

CM72FB

Guernsey Way

CM72PY

Brook Close

CM72NP

Penticton Road

CM72PR

Newnham Close

Data Sources

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