Postcode CM7 5UB 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 high crime levels, with around 67.5 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 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 8,926 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bocking has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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 5UB.
Bocking near CM7 5UB 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bradford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Meadowside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadowside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Bocking South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,875 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £171,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking South
In the CM7 5UB 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 5UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.