Beadon Drive is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 1DS is located in the Braintree South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beadon Drive, Braintree, CM7 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 1AL, CM7 1DZ, CM7 1DU, CM7 1DX, CM7 1DL, CM7 1DT, CM7 1AJ, CM7 1DR, CM7 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 1DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 30.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 44% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 42.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 41.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 19.7% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 89.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 85.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 85.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beadon Drive was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Braintree Central & Beckers Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Beadon Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Braintree Central & Beckers Green and the 123rd highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Beadon Drive, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-30 | £233,520 |
| 3 Beadon Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-09-13 | £295,793 |
| 16 Beadon Drive, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-08-28 | £304,803 |
| 8 Beadon Drive, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2024-07-10 | £349,651 |
| 5 Beadon Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-02-01 | £326,686 |
CM7 1DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edith Borthwick School Springwood Drive , CM7 2YN | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partyman World Of Play | 9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree | 927 yd | |
| Dished / Legends Pool Club | 14 Silks Way, Braintree | 934 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit L2, Braintree Village | 939 yd | |
| The Real Greek | Unit F6 And F7, Braintree Village | 939 yd | |
| Lounge India | 53 South Street, Braintree | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Unit 5, Lakes Road | 940 yd | |
| The Picture Palace | Fairfield Road, Braintree | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masefield Takeaway | 41 Masefield Road, Braintree | 249 yd | |
| China Village | 7 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 981 yd | |
| Margos Pizza Kings Kebab And Berra Chicken | 17 Enterprise Court, Braintree | 1,003 yd | |
| Salamis Fish & Chips Shop | 18A Fairfield Road, Braintree | 1,016 yd | |
| Village Chicken And Pizza | 18 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challis Lane Co-operative | 42 Challis Lane, Braintree | 165 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Notley Sports Centre Notley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Braintree Swimming & Fitness CHARTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.