Godric Place is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2PN 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 Godric Place, Braintree, CM7 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2RP, CM7 2QP, CM7 2NF, CM7 2QR, CM7 2PS, CM7 2NA, CM7 2RS, CM7 2PL, CM7 2QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 2PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 55.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 44.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 31.9% | 35.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 22.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 24% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 14.9% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.5% | 28.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -20.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 30.9% | 28.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 27.1% | -21.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.5% | 89.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godric Place was 150.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.9% higher than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godric Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 40th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Godric Place, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-04-26 | £128,939 |
| 1 Godric Place, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-03-24 | £121,970 |
| 1 Godric Place, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,000 | 1996-03-29 | £115,119 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,508 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 | 1,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Restaurant Quadrant Store | 9 - 15 Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| Cafe CM7 | 9 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 270 yd | |
| Eatons | 33 George Yard, Braintree | 285 yd | |
| Valeni | 124 High Street, Braintree | 299 yd | |
| Number 92 | 92 High Street, Braintree | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 297 yd | |
| Braintree Bowls Club | 29/31 Clare Road, Braintree | 332 yd | |
| Lipstick And Locks | 6 Little Square, Braintree | 404 yd | |
| The Institute | 15 Bocking End, Braintree | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 7 Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 9 Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| Smith And Jones Fish And Chips | 3 Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| Nafisas | 9A Rayne Road, Braintree | 259 yd | |
| CD's Salads & Sandwiches | 12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 524 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 757 yd | |
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 854 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.