Postcode CM7 1XL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 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 1.7% 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 1XL.
Central Braintree near CM7 1XL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 1 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.5 mi | Weavers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Weavers Field |
| 0.4 mi | Marshalls Park | Small | Walking directions to Marshalls Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £163,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £282,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree West
In the CM7 1XL postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 1XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 01/12/2025.