Notley Road is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 1HA is located in the Braintree Central & Beckers Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 1JR, CM7 1HQ, CM7 1HN, CM7 3GB, CM7 1JL, CM7 1LJ, CM7 3RJ, CM7 1EZ, CM7 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 1HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM7 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 43.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 46.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 39.8% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 17.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 15.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 21.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 21.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 83% | 79.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 79.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Notley Road was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.8% higher than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Notley Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 85th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33A Notley Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-06-20 | £284,018 |
| 7 Notley Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-21 | £220,140 |
| 29 Notley Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-06 | £231,883 |
| 37 Notley Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-09-22 | £266,352 |
| 25 Notley Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-12 | £277,751 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley High School Notley Road , CM7 1WY | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Science College Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Humanities College Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree College Church Lane , CM7 5SN | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edith Borthwick School Enterprise Drive , CM7 2YN | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Essex Pupil Referral Unit C.O. Alec Hunter High School Stubbs Lane , Millennium Way CM7 3NT | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education-Pear Trees C/O Unit 7 Woodgates Farm , Woodgates End CM6 2BN | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dished / Legends Pool Club | 14 Silks Way, Braintree | 158 yd | |
| Lounge India | 53 South Street, Braintree | 210 yd | |
| Merchant Spice | 9 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 267 yd | |
| The Glass House Tea Room | 118 High Street, Braintree | 275 yd | |
| Shake Express | 112 High Street, Braintree | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture Palace | Fairfield Road, Braintree | 267 yd | |
| The Bull PH | Market Place, Braintree | 332 yd | |
| The Lounge | 10 - 12 Market Place, Braintree | 384 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 8 Market Place, Braintree | 384 yd | |
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club | Great Square, Braintree | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamis Fish & Chips Shop | 18A Fairfield Road, Braintree | 258 yd | |
| Village Chicken And Pizza | 18 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 258 yd | |
| China Village | 7 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 266 yd | |
| The New Fountain House | 130 High Street, Braintree | 275 yd | |
| The Ruby | 122 High Street, Braintree | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 297 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 736 yd | |
| Challis Lane Co-operative | 42 Challis Lane, Braintree | 905 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 935 yd | |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| 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.