Postcode CM7 1HQ is located in an urban city, within the Braintree West 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 198.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Braintree is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoppit Mead.
Central Braintree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Central Braintree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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 of residents in Central Braintree is £44,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 1HQ.
Central Braintree near CM7 1HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £289,000 |
10 years price trend in Braintree West
In the CM7 1HQ postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.