Postcode CM7 9EA is located in an urban city, within the Bocking Blackwater ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.3 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George's Field.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 9EA.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater near CM7 9EA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| 1 mi | Braintree Freeport | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree Freeport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George's Field |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Park Recreation Area | Small | Walking directions to Kings Park Recreation Area |
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 9EA postcode area, located within Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 9EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM77 8AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 242 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.