Postcode CM7 5NJ is located in an urban city, within the Bocking North ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is £47,600 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is £47,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from CM7 5NJ.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater near CM7 5NJ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £372,498 in Bocking North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £374,995 |
| Terraced | 18 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking North
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.