Postcode CM7 9TB 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is £60,692 per year. The nearest station is Braintree located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Fisher Field Park.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater has a 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 14.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater is £60,692 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM7 9TB.
Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater near CM7 9TB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fisher Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Fisher Field Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Park Recreation Area | Small | Walking directions to Kings Park Recreation Area |
| 0.3 mi | Twelve Acres Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Twelve Acres Play 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 9TB postcode area, located within Bocking Churchstreet & Blackwater, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM7 9TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM77 8AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 9TB, 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.