Postcode CM7 2PL 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 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bocking is £40,700 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bradford Meadows.
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 145.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.7% 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 of residents in Bocking is £40,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 2PL.
Bocking near CM7 2PL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bradford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Meadows |
| 0.4 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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Bocking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £170,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking South
In the CM7 2PL postcode area, located within Bocking, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 2TL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.