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Great Notley & Black Notley

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About

Great Notley & Black Notley ward lies to the south of Braintree town centre, encompassing a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area includes the modern Great Notley village, characterised by newer housing estates and community facilities built around a country park. The historic parish of Black Notley, with its older core and church, provides a contrasting settlement pattern. The ward is bordered by agricultural land and contains several small woodland areas.

A central feature is the 100-acre Great Notley Country Park, which includes a large lake and extensive walking trails. The park is also home to the distinctive, multi-coloured Sky Ropes high ropes course. The area is served by local schools and a garden centre, with the A131 providing a key transport route. The landscape gradually transitions from planned neighbourhoods to rural fields on its southern edges.

Area overview

On average Great Notley & Black Notley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Notley & Black Notley is £71,442 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Notley & Black Notley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Notley & Black Notley is home to around 10,100 people, with a population density of about 875.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Notley & Black Notley Population
10,100
Population density
875.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.33(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.15(-55%)
Other theft
4.95(-10%)
Public order
3.07(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,212
91.17%
Other White
264
2.61%
Indian
96
0.95%
African
90
0.89%
Irish
88
0.87%
Total population: 10,104

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,368
29.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,592
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,483
18.55%
No qualifications
1,030
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
955
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,713
45.27%
Owns outright
1,353
35.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
9.2%
Other social rented
264
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.32%
Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Great Notley & Black Notley

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Great Notley & Black Notley area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Notley & Black Notley 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 Great Notley & Black Notley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£325,000
Flats10£193,750
Semi-Detached32£372,500
Detached60£550,000

10 years median price trend in Great Notley & Black Notley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Notley & Black Notley.

All postcodes in Great Notley & Black Notley

CM72BE

Townrow Avenue

CM778LT

Brain Valley Avenue

CM777UG

Rydal Way

CM777ZA

Colville Close

CM778PT

London Road

CM778NB

Witham Road

CM777AB

Notley Cross

CM778DU

Gainsborough Road

CM778LD

Bakers Lane

CM777YT

Clevedon Close

CM777YD

Mallard Close

CM777PR

Stanstrete Field

CM777WW

Cuckoo Way

CM777UA

Windermere Drive

CM777FQ

Hardwick Close

CM778FZ

Willow Grove

CM777UD

Caldbeck Way

CM777GF

Washall Drive

CM777BN

Grantham Avenue

CM777AP

Edison Way

CM777AF

Avenue North

CM72BD

Moody Lane

CM777GY

Draymans Grove

CM777AZ

Great Notley & Black Notley

CM778JX

Witham Road

CM777YX

Harnham Drive

CM777YA

Ploughmans Lane

CM778NG

Witham Road

CM777GN

Bridge End Lane

CM777XU

Alverton Close

CM777YY

Framlingham Way

CM778JU

London Road

CM777UR

Skiddaw Close

CM778FJ

Cohen Close

CM778GD

Hazel Avenue

CM72AS

London Road

CM778LL

The Street

CM777AA

Avenue West

CM778ND

Witham Road

CM777DF

Priory Lane

CM777WR

Pintail Crescent

CM777XD

Torver Close

CM72BH

Parkes Croft

CM777WG

Cuckoo Way

CM777AH

Avenue East

CM72BF

Cathcart Close

CM778PP

Wildflower Meadow

CM777PU

London Road

CM777AQ

The Paddocks

CM777AG

Avenue East

CM778QT

Ludham Hall Lane

CM778QS

Bakers Lane

CM777PZ

Oaklands Close

CM777QX

The Chase

CM777UH

Derwent Way

CM777QD

Queenborough Lane

CM777WD

Long Meadow

CM777FR

Ashdown Close

CM777PX

Springmead

CM778LF

Church Road

CM778JZ

Baker's Lane

CM777FX

Whitegates Close

CM777QE

Queenborough Lane

CM778FW

Crab Apple Drive

CM777FY

Sheringham Drive

CM777AX

Rontgen Place

CM777UN

Skiddaw Close

CM777YL

Penshurst Place

CM777WT

Notley Green

CM777PP

Queenborough Lane

CM777YB

Teal Close

CM778ZZ

Denton Crescent

CM777YZ

Daphne Close

CM777AT

Great Notley & Black Notley

CM777WX

Highclere Road

CM777UZ

Derwent Way

CM777FS

Avenue West

CM778NR

Cokers Close

CM778FA

Mary Ruck Way

CM778LE

Church Road

CM777GJ

Jay Close

CM777US

Notley Green

CM777QW

Blackley Lane

CM777GG

Quilberry Drive

CM777XS

Petworth Close

CM777LJ

Wainwright Avenue

CM777XR

Elsham Drive

CM777QA

Greenway Gardens

CM778LS

Brain Valley Avenue

CM778QR

Baker's Lane

CM778LH

Witham Road

CM777UJ

Coniston Close

CM778GB

Maple Close

CM778LR

Witham Road

CM777UL

Thirlmere Close

CM778FX

Hawthorn Way

CM777XJ

Farriers Way

CM777GH

Cherry Gardens

CM778AR

Rose Walk

CM777AJ

Notley Cross

Data Sources

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