Postcode CM7 1AD is located in an urban city, within the Braintree South ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Braintree South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Braintree South is £51,974 per year. The nearest station is Braintree Freeport located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is John Ray Park.
Braintree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Braintree South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Braintree South is £51,974 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 1AD.
Braintree South near CM7 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Braintree Freeport located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| 0.6 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | John Ray Park | Medium | Walking directions to John Ray Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.4 mi | Brain Valley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brain Valley Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Braintree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £330,000 |
| Detached | 14 | £402,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree South
In the CM7 1AD postcode area, located within Braintree South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Challis Lane, Braintree, CM7 1AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 CM7 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin James Bowers
Braintree South - Elected 4 May 2023
Martin John Green
Braintree South - 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.