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Central Braintree

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About

Central Braintree is a well-connected area located in the heart of Braintree, Essex. It is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a range of shops, cafes, and services along the High Street. The area is served by Braintree railway station, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street, making it a practical choice for commuters.

The district features a blend of historic and modern architecture, with landmarks like the Town Hall and St Michael’s Church adding character. Nearby parks, such as Town Park, offer green spaces for recreation. Central Braintree provides essential amenities, including supermarkets and schools, catering to everyday needs while maintaining a local community feel.

Area overview

On average Central Braintree has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Braintree is £44,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Braintree: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central Braintree

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 in Central Braintree area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £585,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£375,000
Flats49£170,000
Semi-Detached28£317,500
Terraced25£263,000

10 years price trend in Central Braintree

All postcodes in Central Braintree

CM70PL

Central Braintree

CM69EF

Lakes Road

CM70LQ

Lakes Road

CM71RB

Bank Street

CM72AG

Old St Michaels Drive

CM72LG

London Road

CM72QH

Panfield Lane

CM73BE

Manor Street

CM778ZT

Lakes Road

CM70NY

Lakes Road

CM69DN

Lakes Road

CM70HP

Lakes Road

CM73JX

Keeble Way

CM79ER

Coggeshall Road

CM79EL

Coggeshall Road

CM79HA

Courtauld Road

CM79LB

John Ray Street

CM79ND

Kent Gardens

CM79NG

Dallwood Way

CM71GX

Central Braintree

CM72AE

Central Braintree

CM72QD

Peel Crescent

CM73HS

Albert Road

CM79BX

Blackwater Way

CM79GJ

Central Braintree

CM79NF

York Gardens

CM79WT

Lakes Road

CM79UT

Bocking End

CM70NR

Lakes Road

CM72PW

Grenville Road

CM72QR

Rayne Road

CM73BD

Manor Street

CM73BY

Lakes Road

CM73EB

Croft Close

CM73HN

Victoria Street

CM73JH

Albert Road

CM73SE

Railway Street

CM73YS

Benfield Way

CM61DH

Lakes Road

CM71GU

Central Braintree

CM71JT

High Street

CM71HQ

Collins Close

CM71LB

High Street

CM73JN

Railway Street

CM79AU

Bradford Street

CM79EW

Coggeshall Road

CM79NL

Northumberland Close

CM79UR

Achilles Way

CM79UX

Trafalgar Way

CM70QS

Central Braintree

CM71JS

High Street

CM71UP

Bank Street

CM72RS

Peel Crescent

CM73JR

St Mary's Road

CM79BY

Blyth's Meadow

CM79DZ

Coggeshall Road

CM79LG

Cornwall Gardens

CM79UY

Vanguard Way

CM69DL

Lakes Road

CM69DS

Lakes Road

CM71HS

Clairmont Close

CM73BX

Gresley Drive

CM73HQ

Central Braintree

CM73HZ

Woodfield Road

CM79GH

Old Clinic Place

CM71FS

High Street

CM71JL

Collins Close

CM71UY

Great Square

CM72PA

Clare Road

CM72QZ

Bradbury Drive

CM73AT

South Street

CM73HA

Fairfield Road

CM73JW

Carier Close

CM79BH

Phillips Chase

CM69BB

Lakes Road

CM71JP

Bank Street

CM71TX

Bank Street

CM71XL

Kenworthy Road

CM79BJ

Beaufort Gardens

CM70QG

Central Braintree

CM71JJ

Clairmont Close

CM71XH

Blyth's Meadow

CM72AH

Old St Michaels Drive

CM73AE

Parnell Place

CM73BU

Holden Close

CM73JJ

East Street

CM73YG

Fairfield Road

CM79BE

Bocking End

CM79LN

Bedford Close

CM79LQ

Edinburgh Gardens

CM70JR

Lakes Road

CM70NJ

Lakes Road

CM70PY

Central Braintree

CM71EZ

Coronation Avenue

CM71GG

Pierrefitte Way

CM73HX

School Walk

CM73QU

Chapel Hill

CM79JR

Julien Court Road

CM79NQ

Cumberland Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.