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Silver End & Cressing

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About

Silver End & Cressing ward is located in the Braintree district of Essex. The area encompasses the distinct villages of Silver End and Cressing, set within a landscape of agricultural fields and smaller residential developments. The ward is primarily residential, with local services centred around each village's core. Transport connections are provided by the A12 road which runs to the south, linking the area to wider Essex.

A notable feature is Silver End's heritage as a model village, built in the 1920s by the Crittall window manufacturing company. Many original white-rendered houses with distinctive metal-framed windows remain. Cressing is historically known for Cressing Temple, a medieval site founded by the Knights Templar. The local economy includes farming and some light industry, with a mix of older housing and more recent developments shaping the communities.

Area overview

On average Silver End & Cressing has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silver End & Cressing is £60,132 per year. There are 7 schools in Silver End & Cressing: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Silver End & Cressing is home to around 7,048 people, with a population density of about 284.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silver End & Cressing Population
7,048
Population density
284.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.86(+35%)
Other theft
10.36(+86%)
Public order
8.94(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7.09(+56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,449
91.48%
Other White
173
2.45%
African
67
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.67%
Total population: 7,050

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,321
23.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,104
19.48%
No qualifications
1,037
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
909
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
738
13.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,081
37.92%
Owns outright
890
31.22%
Other social rented
471
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
180
6.31%
Social rents from council
118
4.14%
Total households: 2,851

Property prices in Silver End & Cressing

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Silver End & Cressing area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silver End & Cressing 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 Silver End & Cressing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£469,995
Flats7£190,000
Semi-Detached46£352,500
Terraced21£290,000

10 years median price trend in Silver End & Cressing

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silver End & Cressing.

All postcodes in Silver End & Cressing

CM81RL

Cressing Road

CM83HG

Oak Road

CM83QX

Francis Way

CM83RZ

School Road

CM778GE

Crozier Drive

CM778HD

The Westerings

CM778HP

Mill Lane

CM83WH

Fenestra Way

CM778GZ

Tokley Gardens

CM778QH

Mulberry Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.