Postcode CM7 2LS 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 0.7 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 31 ft away from CM7 2LS.
Braintree West & Rayne near CM7 2LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 in Braintree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £289,000 |
10 years price trend in Braintree West
In the CM7 2LS postcode area, located within Braintree West & Rayne, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS | |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Notley Cross, Braintree, CM77 7AB | |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QS |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Boars head | High Street, Braintree, CM7 1JZ | |
| 0.5 mi | King William IV | Bellgreen Gardens, Braintree, CM77 7AN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.