Postcode CM7 1XZ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 £230,000 and £347,000. The nearest station is Braintree, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is John Ray Park.
Braintree South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,716 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Braintree South has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 1XZ.
Braintree South near CM7 1XZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | John Ray Park | Medium | Walking directions to John Ray Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brain Valley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brain Valley Park |
Based on 89 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 | 33 | £325,000 | £381 |
| Terraced | 31 | £282,500 | £373 |
| 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 1XZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 5, Saxon Bank, Braintree, CM7 1XZ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 67, Megs Way, Braintree, CM7 3QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 83, Megs Way, Braintree, CM7 3QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 35, Megs Way, Braintree, CM7 3QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 47, Megs Way, Braintree, CM7 3QP | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the CM7 1XZ postcode area, located within Braintree South, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Alec Hunter Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | John Ray Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | John Ray Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Oct 2010. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM7 1XZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Bartram Avenue South, Braintree, CM7 3PL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Challis Lane, Braintree, CM7 1AN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 242 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1XZ, 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 1XZ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CM7 1XZ in Braintree South is £310,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CM7 1XZ, including Alec Hunter Academy (Good), John Ray Junior School (Good) and John Ray Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM7 1XZ is Braintree, about 462 m away.
CM7 1XZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,716 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 1XZ 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).