Postcode CM7 1EQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.7 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 located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoppit Mead.
Braintree South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,595 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Braintree South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% 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 1EQ.
Braintree South near CM7 1EQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 0.4 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.4 mi | Brain Valley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brain Valley Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Braintree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £398,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £324,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree South
In the CM7 1EQ postcode area, located within Braintree South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 1EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.