Postcode CM7 2LH is located in an urban city, within the Braintree West ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Braintree West & Rayne area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Braintree West & Rayne is £54,900 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoppit Mead.
Braintree West & Rayne has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Braintree West & Rayne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Braintree West & Rayne is £54,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from CM7 2LH.
Braintree West & Rayne near CM7 2LH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.1 mi | Marshalls Park | Small | Walking directions to Marshalls Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £163,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £282,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree West
In the CM7 2LH postcode area, located within Braintree West & Rayne, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Notley Cross, Braintree, CM77 7AB | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.