Vauxhall Drive is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2NH is located in the Braintree West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, CM7 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2NJ, CM7 2FA, CM7 2NT, CM7 2NQ, CM7 2PQ, CM7 2NS, CM7 2PG, CM7 2FB, CM7 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 33% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 46.9% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 23.2% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 25.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.9% | 89.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vauxhall Drive was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Bocking South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vauxhall Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bocking South and the 241st lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-05-26 | £347,190 |
| 20 Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-01 | £328,273 |
| 20 Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2020-10-14 | £305,463 |
| 24 Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-09-14 | £360,455 |
| 22 Vauxhall Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,500 | 2016-06-24 | £369,386 |
CM7 2NH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,703 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,080 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 | 1,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holiday Inn Express | Panners Roundabout, Braintree | 821 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Notley Cross, Braintree | 821 yd | |
| The Glass House Tea Room | 118 High Street, Braintree | 979 yd | |
| Shake Express | 112 High Street, Braintree | 979 yd | |
| Valeni | 124 High Street, Braintree | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Bowls Club | 29/31 Clare Road, Braintree | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Applegreen Petrol Station | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree | 470 yd | |
| The New Fountain House | 130 High Street, Braintree | 979 yd | |
| The Ruby | 122 High Street, Braintree | 985 yd | |
| CD's Salads & Sandwiches | 12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 507 yd | |
| BP Braintree SFC | Braintree SF Connect, Notley Cross | 821 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.