Bramley Close, Braintree, CM7 1DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 1DU 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Bramley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramley Close 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.

Bramley Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CM7 1DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bramley Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Braintree.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bramley Close, Braintree, CM7 1DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM7 1DU

Average Price
£313,783

Semi-Detached
£313,783

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bramley Close

Average Price
£343,886

Semi-Detached
£355,755

Terraced
£284,541

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bramley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Bramley Close, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2013-07-22	£337,408
5 Bramley Close, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£159,000	2006-07-20	£284,541
4 Bramley Close, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,500	2006-01-18	£314,590
4 Bramley Close, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2002-02-28	£406,833
4 Bramley Close, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£71,000	1998-10-20	£359,970

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM7 1DU

Employment

CM7 1DU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL	1out of 4	499 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL	3out of 4	502 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	1,590 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY	3out of 4	1,613 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR	- not rated	1,917 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	707 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR	3out of 4	1,481 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP	3out of 4	2,178 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Edith Borthwick School Springwood Drive , CM7 2YN	3out of 4	2,488 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Partyman World Of Play	9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree	848 yd
Dished / Legends Pool Club	14 Silks Way, Braintree	866 yd
Lounge India	53 South Street, Braintree	887 yd
Pret A Manger	Unit L2, Braintree Village	891 yd
The Real Greek	Unit F6 And F7, Braintree Village	891 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sportsman	Unit 5, Lakes Road	846 yd
The Picture Palace	Fairfield Road, Braintree	901 yd
The Bull PH	Market Place, Braintree	1,089 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masefield Takeaway	41 Masefield Road, Braintree	345 yd
Margos Pizza Kings Kebab And Berra Chicken	17 Enterprise Court, Braintree	904 yd
China Village	7 Fairfield Road, Braintree	906 yd
Salamis Fish & Chips Shop	18A Fairfield Road, Braintree	943 yd
Village Chicken And Pizza	18 Fairfield Road, Braintree	943 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Challis Lane Co-operative	42 Challis Lane, Braintree		247 yd
Tesco	Market Place, Braintree		1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	602 yd
Notley Sports Centre Notley Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	761 yd
Braintree Swimming & Fitness CHARTER WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	987 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM7 1DU