Postcode CM7 9AU is located in an urban city, within the Bocking Blackwater ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Braintree area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Bradford Meadows.
Central Braintree has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Central Braintree has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 9AU.
Central Braintree near CM7 9AU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bradford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Bradford Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Meadowside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadowside Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Bocking Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking Blackwater
In the CM7 9AU postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 9AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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: 01/12/2025.