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About

Three Fields is a residential ward located on the eastern side of Braintree town. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards. It contains a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, along with some smaller terraced properties. The layout is typical of suburban planning, with cul-de-sacs and connecting roads. Local amenities include a primary school and a community centre serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The ward is bordered by agricultural land to the east, providing open views. A notable local feature is the presence of the Three Fields Green, a sizeable area of managed public grassland used for recreation. Road connections lead directly into Braintree town centre and towards the A120. The area is functionally residential, with most services and employment found in the wider town rather than within the ward boundaries.

Area overview

On average Three Fields has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Three Fields is £63,635 per year. The median sale price in Three Fields is £512,000 (around £389 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £676,250. There are 4 schools in Three Fields: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Three Fields is home to around 5,752 people, with a population density of about 71.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Three Fields Population
5,752
Population density
71.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.43(-29%)
Other theft
6.26(+14%)
Public order
5.39(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-21%)
Burglary
2.96(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,471
95.15%
Other White
88
1.53%
Irish
39
0.68%
Other
29
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.42%
Total population: 5,750

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,479
30.13%
Level 3 (A level)
862
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
786
16.01%
No qualifications
777
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
561
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,909

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,063
43.39%
Owns with a mortgage
778
31.76%
Other social rented
229
9.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
208
8.49%
Other forms of private rent
100
4.08%
Total households: 2,450

Property prices in Three Fields

Median price: £512,000
Price per sq ft: £389
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £370K – £676K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Three Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Three Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£627,500£384
Flats1£403,000£367
Semi-Detached25£367,500£373
Terraced5£347,500£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Three Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Three Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526,750£290,000£210,000
2017£485,000£320,000£281,250
2018£462,500£305,000£319,250
2019£500,000£310,000£299,000
2020£475,000£350,000£275,000
2021£550,000£345,000£410,000
2022£620,000£392,500£425,000
2023£625,000£315,000£313,500
2024£549,950£363,000£355,000
2025£710,000£368,500£370,000
2026£605,000£371,250£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Three Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Three Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£325£374
2017£313£324£376
2018£318£337£369
2019£330£310£394
2020£347£367£332
2021£352£370£404
2022£380£399£420
2023£407£322£467
2024£424£361£380
2025£403£386£457
2026£354£357£431
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Three Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Three Fields 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 Three Fields ward.

Local councillors

Mark Ian Ault

Three Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Michael Robert John Staines

Three Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Three Fields

Is Three Fields safe?

Three Fields records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Three Fields?

The median sale price in Three Fields is £512,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Three Fields?

Three Fields has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Three Fields?

Three Fields scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Three Fields sits around rank 17,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Three Fields?

The average household income in Three Fields is around £63,635 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Three Fields?

Three Fields is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mark Ian Ault (Independent) and Michael Robert John Staines (Independent).

All postcodesin Three Fields

CM75HQ

Braintree Road

CM74DB

Widleybrook Lane

CM74TQ

Beslyns Road

CM75AH

Queens Gardens

CM74SA

Dunmow Road

CM74BN

Meadside

CM74JX

The Green

CM74DJ

Bakers Farm Lane

CM74ES

Three Fields

CM74NY

Toppesfield Road

CM74RW

Bendlowes Road

CM74AP

Lovers Lane

CM74BA

Cannon Circle

CM74DL

Lavender Cottages

CM74EG

Hereward Way

CM74DT

Brick Kiln Green

CM75JB

Three Fields

CM74HS

Three Fields

CM75HF

Braintree Road

CM74AG

Braintree Road

CM74JZ

Brent Hall Road

CM74BQ

Three Fields

CM74NB

Duck End

CM74LZ

Stephen Marshall Avenue

CM74FF

Field View

CM74SR

Vine Street

CM74BL

Saffron Gardens

CM74LA

Brent Hall Road

CM75AG

Bell Lane

CM74JD

Little London Hill

CM74SJ

Squires Mead

CM74PP

Dunmow Road

CM74QY

Braintree Road

CM74DX

Three Fields

CM74FN

Owls Close

CM74TG

Beslyns Road

CM74ST

Bridge Street

CM74SY

Bridge Street

CM74HD

Millers Row

CM74LQ

Daw Street

CO94NN

Robinhood End

CM74EJ

Tricketts Lane

CM74QW

Three Fields

CM74JF

Little London Cottage

CM75WS

Jackmans

CM75AU

Jaspers Green

CM74RU

Newlands Avenue

CM74RF

High Street

CM74JA

Three Fields

CM74PQ

Mill Lane

CM74RE

High Street

CM74HL

Sampford Road

CM74LF

Vicarage Road

CM74FD

Widleybrook Lane

CM75HA

Church End

CM74DN

School Road

CM74HT

Spains Hall Road

CM74EP

Toppesfield Road

CM74LU

The Hopgrounds

CM74DF

Three Fields

CM74QQ

Mill Road

CM74AY

Sculpins Lane

CM74PH

Upper Howe Street

CM75HZ

Three Fields

CM74PZ

Braintree Road

CM74AN

Three Fields

CM74ED

Dog Chase

CM74HQ

Finchingfield Road

CM74SL

Bardfield Centre

CM74DW

Three Fields

CM74FH

Bushett Rise

CM74QX

Water Lane

CM75HY

Water Hall Lane

CM74HU

Spains Hall Road

CM74AZ

Langley Avenue

CM74FJ

Smiths Yard

CM74BY

High Street

CM75BW

St Marys Close

CM74JR

Bardfield Road

CM74RH

Fountain Terrace

CM75JL

Parkhall Road

CM75HN

The Street

CM75AP

Hall Road

CM75AJ

Church End

CM74LY

Wincey Close

CM74FG

Hyde Lane

CM74EW

Hedingham Road

CM74LE

Kempe Road

CM74NJ

Spains Hall Road

CM74HW

Briar Cottages

CM75HE

Braintree Road

CM74HE

Millers Row

CM75HH

Stores Cottages

CM74HX

Little London Hill

CM74JU

The Causeway

CM74AD

Braintree Road

CM75HU

Bardfield Road

CM75EP

Victoria Hill

CM75AN

Hall Road

CM74LB

The Pightle