Postcode CM7 2BH is located in an urban city, within the Great Notley & Black Notley ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Braintree West & Rayne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Braintree West & Rayne is £69,283 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoppit Mead.
Braintree West & Rayne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Braintree West & Rayne has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Braintree West & Rayne is £69,283 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from CM7 2BH.
Braintree West & Rayne near CM7 2BH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.2 mi | Marshalls Park | Small | Walking directions to Marshalls Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Great Notley & Black Notley area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £193,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £372,500 |
| Detached | 60 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Notley & Black Notley
In the CM7 2BH postcode area, located within Braintree West & Rayne, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Notley Cross, Braintree, CM77 7AB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for CM7 2BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Francesco Patrizio Ricci
Great Notley & Black Notley - Elected 4 May 2023
Graham Butland
Great Notley & Black Notley - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Glencairn Cunningham
Great Notley & Black Notley - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.