Postcode CM7 2DL 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 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bradford Meadows.
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 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.1% 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 per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 2DL.
Central Braintree near CM7 2DL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Weavers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Weavers Field |
| 0.3 mi | Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Bocking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £173,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £292,500 |
| Detached | 14 | £535,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking South
In the CM7 2DL postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 2TL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for CM7 2DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Peter Richard Edwards
Bocking South - Elected 4 May 2023
Moia Thorogood
Bocking South - 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.