Maple Avenue is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2NT 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 Maple Avenue, Braintree, CM7 2NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2PQ, CM7 2PG, CM7 2NJ, CM7 2NS, CM7 2NQ, CM7 2NH, CM7 2NW, CM7 2PF, CM7 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 2NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 28.8% | 28.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 54.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 26.1% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 18.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 97.4% | 93% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Avenue was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Bocking South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maple Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bocking South and the 25th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2023-08-17 | £347,982 |
| 9 Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-01-14 | £363,314 |
| 13 Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £399,995 | 2021-11-08 | £431,665 |
| 21 Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £558,300 | 2021-05-14 | £652,625 |
| 14 Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-03-28 | £345,546 |
CM7 2NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM7 2NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,701 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 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,012 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 | 1,446 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 Glass House Tea Room | 118 High Street, Braintree | 874 yd | |
| Shake Express | 112 High Street, Braintree | 874 yd | |
| Valeni | 124 High Street, Braintree | 884 yd | |
| Cafe CM7 | 9 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 913 yd | |
| The Holiday Inn Express | Panners Roundabout, Braintree | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Bowls Club | 29/31 Clare Road, Braintree | 565 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 1,003 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 1,050 yd | |
| O'Grady's | 94 Panfield Lane, Braintree | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Applegreen Petrol Station | 150 Rayne Road, Braintree | 357 yd | |
| The New Fountain House | 130 High Street, Braintree | 874 yd | |
| The Ruby | 122 High Street, Braintree | 879 yd | |
| CD's Salads & Sandwiches | 12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 906 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 7 Rayne Road, Braintree | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 395 yd | |
| BP Braintree SFC | Braintree SF Connect, Notley Cross | 917 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.