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CM7 1GF

Wheatsheaf Road

Braintree Central & Beckers Green

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Detailed insights for CM7 1GF

Overview

Postcode CM7 1GF is located in an urban city, within the Braintree Central & Beckers Green area 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 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year. The median sale price in Braintree Central & Beckers Green is £260,000 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Braintree, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is John Ray Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Braintree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,865 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Central Braintree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 1GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Braintree near CM7 1GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM7 1GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Braintree

N/A

Walking directions to Braintree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM7 1GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJohn Ray ParkMediumWalking directions to John Ray Park
0.4 miHoppit MeadMediumWalking directions to Hoppit Mead
0.4 miWeavers FieldMediumWalking directions to Weavers Field

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
2,885.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.53(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.23(+75%)
Public order
16.18(+216%)
Shoplifting
11.33(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+59%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
62.97%
Other White
89
22.42%
African
14
3.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
2.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.76%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
23.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
23.15%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
13.65%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
128
61.54%
Owns outright
36
17.31%
Owns with a mortgage
21
10.1%
Other social rented
11
5.29%
Social rents from council
8
3.85%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £341
Sales (last 12 months): 123
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £310K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Braintree Central & Beckers Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£420,000£375
Semi-Detached32£298,000£373
Terraced44£268,750£356
Flats37£164,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,000£150,000£242,500£217,000
2017£347,500£155,000£247,500£227,000
2018£375,000£160,000£250,000£231,750
2019£330,000£160,000£248,500£228,000
2020£390,000£155,000£266,250£235,000
2021£327,500£153,000£280,000£247,500
2022£420,000£160,500£305,000£270,000
2023£330,000£166,000£282,500£265,000
2024£382,500£160,000£322,500£271,500
2025£405,000£160,000£311,500£261,000
2026£410,000£165,000£315,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£239£290£280
2017£240£271£307£312
2018£321£269£304£312
2019£298£260£297£299
2020£232£251£297£298
2021£384£269£329£328
2022£396£280£354£388
2023£354£296£375£357
2024£382£262£351£349
2025£369£280£359£341
2026£361£288£387£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braintree Central & Beckers Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braintree Central & Beckers Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 1GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 1GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 20264, Camelot Mews, Wheatsheaf Road, Braintree, CM7 1GFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
01 Aug 20251, Camelot Mews, Wheatsheaf Road, Braintree, CM7 1GFFlatsLeasehold£200,000
03 Jun 20266, Courtaulds Mews, Braintree, CM7 1FSFlatsLeasehold£138,000
15 Aug 202516, Courtaulds Mews, Braintree, CM7 1FSFlatsLeasehold£84,000
13 Aug 202510, Grenville Road, Braintree, CM7 2PWTerracedFreehold£226,000

Schools

In the CM7 1GF postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 7 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.

Nearby schools for CM7 1GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic Primary School, BraintreeVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryJohn Bunyan Primary School and NurseryCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM7 1GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM7 1GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTescoMarket Place, Braintree, CM7 1ESWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSainsbury's1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miMorrisons Daily86 Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 2TLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLondis150 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QSWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM7 1GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Ayten

Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shirley Mason

Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tom Diamond

Braintree Central & Beckers Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Cleverly

Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyBraintreeE14001121
ParishBraintree, unparished areaE43000267
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BraintreeE02004454
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 009DE01021365
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CM7 1GF

Is CM7 1GF (Central Braintree) safe?

The area around CM7 1GF records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CM7 1GF?

The median sale price around CM7 1GF in Braintree Central & Beckers Green is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM7 1GF?

There are 9 schools close to CM7 1GF, including St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree (Good), St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Requires improvement) and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CM7 1GF?

The closest station to CM7 1GF is Braintree, about 658 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM7 1GF?

CM7 1GF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM7 1GF (Central Braintree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Braintree covering CM7 1GF is James Cleverly (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Ayten (Labour Party), Shirley Mason (Labour Party) and Tom Diamond (Labour Party).