Postcode CM7 3YL is located in an urban city, within the Braintree Central & Beckers Green ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Braintree area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Braintree is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground.
Central Braintree has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Central Braintree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.9% 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 of residents in Central Braintree is £44,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 3YL.
Central Braintree near CM7 3YL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 0.9 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Hoppit Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Hoppit Mead |
| 0.3 mi | Weavers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Weavers Field |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Braintree Central & Beckers Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £157,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £262,500 |
10 year median price trend in Braintree Central & Beckers Green
In the CM7 3YL postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 3YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Market Place, Braintree, CM7 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree, CM7 1XH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 23 Bank Street, Braintree, CM7 1UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.