Bradbury Drive is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2ET is located in the Bocking South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradbury Drive, Braintree, CM7 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2QS, CM7 2SD, CM7 2QF, CM7 2YP, CM7 2QZ, CM7 2QY, CM7 2NP, CM7 2NB, CM7 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 2ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.2% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 40.9% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 54.4% | 55.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.9% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 21.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 29.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 91% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 92.4% | 90.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradbury Drive was 265.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.7% higher than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradbury Drive has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 12th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F K I Bradbury Bradbury Drive, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £6,195,000 | 2018-04-19 | £6,760,038 |
| F K I Bradbury Bradbury Drive, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £3,046,151 | 2014-08-29 | £4,296,631 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Sport And Health Club | Braintree Leisure Centre, Panfield Lane | 686 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club Braintree | Springwood Drive, Braintree | 720 yd | |
| Cafe CM7 | 9 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 891 yd | |
| The Glass House Tea Room | 118 High Street, Braintree | 896 yd | |
| Shake Express | 112 High Street, Braintree | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Grady's | 94 Panfield Lane, Braintree | 628 yd | |
| Braintree Bowls Club | 29/31 Clare Road, Braintree | 676 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 897 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 929 yd | |
| Lipstick And Locks | 6 Little Square, Braintree | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Applegreen Petrol Station | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree | 159 yd | |
| The Springwood Grill | Springwood Drive, Braintree | 720 yd | |
| CD's Salads & Sandwiches | 12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 887 yd | |
| The New Fountain House | 130 High Street, Braintree | 896 yd | |
| The Ruby | 122 High Street, Braintree | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 128 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Braintree) SPRINGWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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.