Postcode CM7 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Bocking South 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 25.4% 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 2AE.
Central Braintree near CM7 2AE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Bocking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £170,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking South
In the CM7 2AE postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 2TL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.