Postcode CM7 5RB 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 area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bocking is £49,505 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Meadowside Park.
Bocking has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,570 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Bocking has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% 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 per household in Bocking is £49,505 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 5RB.
Bocking near CM7 5RB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Braintree located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meadowside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadowside Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £374,995 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 | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking North
In the CM7 5RB postcode area, located within Bocking, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 5RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Beech Avenue, Braintree, CM7 5UD | Walking directions to One Stop |
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: 16/01/2026.