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CM7 5FS

Rayne

Braintree

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Overview

Postcode CM7 5FS is located in a rural village, within the Rayne area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield is £63,635 per year. The median sale price in Rayne is £453,998 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £368,125 and £520,000. The nearest station is Braintree, about 4 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,580 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield is £63,635 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 5FS.

Flood risk

No risk

Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield near CM7 5FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Braintree located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
52.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.92(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-27%)
Public order
4.15(-19%)
Other theft
3.69(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.31(-80%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
94.38%
Other White
9
2.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.18%
Other Asian
3
0.89%
Bangladeshi
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
30.38%
No qualifications
58
19.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
28.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
25.68%
Owns outright
36
24.32%
Other social rented
20
13.51%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Rayne

Median price: £453,998
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 18
Typical range (middle 50%): £368K – £520K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £453,998 (about £352 per square foot) in Rayne area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rayne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£525,000£354
Semi-Detached5£390,000£377
Terraced3£300,000£332
Flats1£215,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rayne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449,500£190,000£280,500£257,500
2017£390,000£200,000£300,000£292,500
2018£457,500£214,995£310,000£274,000
2019£475,000£190,000£325,000£350,000
2020£486,250£207,500£318,500£325,000
2021£469,000£214,225£334,000£275,000
2022£535,000£206,000£360,000£350,500
2023£538,750£214,000£351,500£330,000
2024£457,500£203,500£350,000£311,000
2025£524,950£215,000£337,000£332,500
2026£525,000—£388,750£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£305£263£344
2017£285£317£333£314
2018£376£339£316£347
2019£327£285£307£368
2020£329£340£322£292
2021£299£340£319£328
2022£380£324£341£368
2023£406£347£356£369
2024£373£334£350£382
2025£378£350£345£385
2026£365—£394£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rayne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rayne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 5FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM7 5FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Holly Cottage, The Street, Braintree, CM7 5DTDetachedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the CM7 5FS postcode area, located within Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM7 5FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Louise Hooks

Rayne - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

James Cleverly

Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyBraintreeE14001121
WardRayneE05010380
ParishThe SalingsE04012934
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Panfield, Finchingfield & BardfieldE02004450
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 005AE01021404
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CM7 5FS

Is CM7 5FS (Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield) safe?

The area around CM7 5FS records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CM7 5FS?

The median sale price around CM7 5FS in Rayne is £453,998 (about £352 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CM7 5FS?

CM7 5FS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM7 5FS (Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Braintree covering CM7 5FS is James Cleverly (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ann Louise Hooks (Independent).