Postcode CM7 2DX is located in an urban city, within the Bocking South ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bocking area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bocking is £49,505 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bocking has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Bocking has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bocking is £49,505 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 2DX.
Bocking near CM7 2DX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Bocking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £292,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £320,000 |
| Detached | 10 | £540,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking South
In the CM7 2DX postcode area, located within Bocking, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 2DX, 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.