Postcode CM7 9GJ 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 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground.
Central Braintree has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Central Braintree has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Central Braintree is £49,586 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 9GJ.
Central Braintree near CM7 9GJ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Braintree | N/A | Walking directions to Braintree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Braintree & Bocking Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Fisher Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Fisher Field Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Park Recreation Area | Small | Walking directions to Kings Park Recreation Area |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Bocking Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £324,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £176,750 |
| Detached | 38 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £289,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bocking Blackwater
In the CM7 9GJ postcode area, located within Central Braintree, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 9GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for CM7 9GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Justin Wrench
Bocking Blackwater - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynette Barbara Flint
Bocking Blackwater - Elected 4 May 2023
Lyn Shirley Walters
Bocking Blackwater - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.