Postcode CM7 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Braintree South area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Braintree South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Braintree South is £51,974 per year. The median sale price in Braintree South is £310,000 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £227,500 and £348,500. The nearest station is Braintree, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is John Ray Park.
Braintree South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,948 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Braintree South has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.2% 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 1EL.
Braintree South near CM7 1EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 0.6 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | John Ray Park | Medium | Walking directions to John Ray Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.5 mi | Marshalls Park | Small | Walking directions to Marshalls Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Braintree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £420,000 | £360 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £325,000 | £384 |
| Terraced | 32 | £283,750 | £371 |
| Flats | 12 | £160,500 | £287 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349,995 | £129,500 | £250,000 | £236,995 |
| 2017 | £303,000 | £133,000 | £260,000 | £242,475 |
| 2018 | £337,000 | £129,250 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £369,000 | £148,000 | £257,750 | £236,099 |
| 2020 | £338,750 | £170,000 | £265,500 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | £372,500 | £171,250 | £298,500 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £403,000 | £173,000 | £308,750 | £284,500 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £172,000 | £320,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £170,000 | £315,000 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | £398,000 | £157,000 | £324,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £160,500 | £320,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £244 | £295 | £314 |
| 2017 | £313 | £272 | £342 | £283 |
| 2018 | £366 | £263 | £325 | £326 |
| 2019 | £320 | £248 | £334 | £318 |
| 2020 | £336 | £293 | £323 | £308 |
| 2021 | £341 | £307 | £353 | £340 |
| 2022 | £382 | £301 | £388 | £382 |
| 2023 | £405 | £293 | £376 | £340 |
| 2024 | £381 | £302 | £366 | £354 |
| 2025 | £359 | £301 | £396 | £395 |
| 2026 | £356 | £302 | £372 | £369 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 1EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 8, Hillside House, Hillside Gardens, Braintree, CM7 1EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 32, Hillside Gardens, Braintree, CM7 1DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 52A, Hillside Gardens, Braintree, CM7 1DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 9, Rifle Hill, Braintree, CM7 1DG | Other | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 21, Rifle Hill, Braintree, CM7 1DG | Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the CM7 1EL postcode area, located within Braintree South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | John Ray Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | John Ray Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Oct 2010. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Notley High School and Sixth Form | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM7 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Challis Lane, Braintree, CM7 1AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM7 1EL, 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
The area around CM7 1EL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM7 1EL in Braintree South is £310,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM7 1EL, including John Ray Junior School (Good), John Ray Infant School (Good) and Notley High School and Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM7 1EL is Braintree, about 379 m away.
CM7 1EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Braintree covering CM7 1EL is James Cleverly (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin James Bowers (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Martin John Green (Labour Party).