Postcode CM6 9DS is located in an urban city, within the Braintree Central & Beckers Green ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Braintree area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground.
Central Braintree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Central Braintree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM6 9DS.
Central Braintree near CM6 9DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 0.5 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George's Field |
| 0.4 mi | John Ray Park | Medium | Walking directions to John Ray Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Braintree Central & Beckers Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £567,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £262,000 |
| Detached | 10 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 43 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree Central & Beckers Green
In the CM6 9DS postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM6 9DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Bartram Avenue South, Braintree, CM7 3PL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 242 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM6 9DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Ayten
Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023
Shirley Mason
Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Diamond
Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.