Driberg Way is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 1NB 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 Driberg Way, Braintree, CM7 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 1BP, CM7 1AS, CM7 1FY, CM7 1GL, CM7 1BA, CM7 1EH, CM7 1AY, CM7 1FX, CM7 1DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 1NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM7 1NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 32.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 55.1% | 52.2% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around CM7 1NB this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 23.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 30.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 90.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Driberg Way was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Braintree Central & Beckers Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Driberg Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Braintree Central & Beckers Green and the 55th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Driberg Way, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-02-13 | £550,000 |
| Unit 2 Goldcrest Industrial Estate Driberg Way, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2018-04-26 | £196,431 |
| Unit 3 Goldcrest Industrial Estate Driberg Way, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2017-11-02 | £202,523 |
| 3 Driberg Way, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-11-25 | £215,352 |
| 3 Driberg Way, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-11-25 | £191,593 |
CM7 1NB 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Primary School and Nursery Chapel Hill , CM7 3QZ | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Humanities College Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School Notley Road , CM7 1WY | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 2out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Science College Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | - not rated | 2,523 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 | 2,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Essex Pupil Referral Unit C.O. Alec Hunter High School Stubbs Lane , Millennium Way CM7 3NT | - not rated | 931 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 | 2,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edith Borthwick School Enterprise Drive , CM7 2YN | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Bridge Hospital School Hatfield Road , CM8 1RQ | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Unit L2, Braintree Village | 527 yd | |
| The Real Greek | Unit F6 And F7, Braintree Village | 527 yd | |
| Partyman World Of Play | 9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree | 555 yd | |
| The Cornish Bakery | Unit P3, Braintree Village | 586 yd | |
| Wagamama | Braintree Village, Charter Way | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Unit 5, Lakes Road | 657 yd | |
| Braintree Town Football Club | Clockhouse Way, Braintree | 790 yd | |
| The Picture Palace | Fairfield Road, Braintree | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masefield Takeaway | 41 Masefield Road, Braintree | 627 yd | |
| Margos Pizza Kings Kebab And Berra Chicken | 17 Enterprise Court, Braintree | 786 yd | |
| Hoviwa | 82A Manor Street, Braintree | 1,022 yd | |
| China Village | 7 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 1,084 yd | |
| Manor Plaice Also Trading As Braintree Kebab House | 22/24 Manor Street, Braintree | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challis Lane Co-operative | 42 Challis Lane, Braintree | 576 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Swimming & Fitness CHARTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Braintree Lawn Tennis Club CLOCKHOUSE WAY | squash courts, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Alec Hunter Academy STUBBS LANE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Notley Sports Centre Notley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.