Sunnyside, Braintree, CM7 2RP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 2RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.8%	1.6%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.8%	48.2%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CM7 2RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.8%	43.5%	-0.3%	37.9%	5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	40.7%	-1.1%	44.2%	-3.5%
Separated	3%	1.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	9.5%	9.1%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2%	4.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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 (88.7%) 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	58.3%	57.1%	-1.2%	48.4%	8.7%
Good health	32.1%	31.6%	-0.5%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	7.4%	9.1%	1.7%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	10.4%	11%	0.6%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	17.1%	-2.3%	9.6%	7.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	15.2%	-6.2%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2%	6.7%	4.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	18.6%	1.7%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	22.9%	29.5%	6.6%	33.8%	-4.3%
Other	7%	1.9%	-5.1%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	4%	4.0%	1.1%	2.9%
Indian	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Black African	1.5%	4.3%	2.8%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	0.8%	1.4%
White	91.1%	80.4%	-10.7%	81.4%	-1.0%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78% 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	88.2%	78%	-10.2%	83.2%	-5.2%
European Union	6.3%	8.4%	2.1%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.8%	4.8%	3.0%	2.7%	2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	5.5%	3.3%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.1%	77.7%	-9.4%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	12%	11.6%	9.8%	2.2%
5-10 Years	2.6%	6.9%	4.3%	2.9%	4.0%
2-5 Years	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0.7%	-5.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.9%	76.7%	-0.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Poland	5.8%	1.3%	4.5%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.6%	1.2%	2.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Muslim	8.4%	6.5%	1.9%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Sunnyside Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sunnyside has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CM7 2RP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sunnyside are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Braintree.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sunnyside, Braintree, CM7 2RP

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM7 2RP

Average Price
£263,937

Semi-Detached
£327,218

Terraced
£242,052

Detached
£321,944

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sunnyside

Average Price
£275,014

Semi-Detached
£301,698

Terraced
£247,179

Detached
£301,822

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SunnysideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34A Sunnyside, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2025-05-30	£284,753
8 Sunnyside, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-09-09	£251,553
8 Sunnyside, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2021-02-26	£252,622
20 Sunnyside, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£208,000	2020-11-18	£236,968
14 Sunnyside, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£209,000	2020-11-13	£238,107

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM7 2RP

Employment

CM7 2RP 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.

The percentage of student residents living in CM7 2RP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Retired	18
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Construction	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	10
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	412 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	502 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL	3out of 4	632 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL	1out of 4	1,757 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP	3out of 4	685 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY	3out of 4	1,794 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR	3out of 4	2,568 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Edith Borthwick School Springwood Drive , CM7 2YN	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brambles Restaurant Quadrant Store	9 - 15 Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
Cafe CM7	9 Sandpit Lane, Braintree	336 yd
Eatons	33 George Yard, Braintree	346 yd
Valeni	124 High Street, Braintree	368 yd
Number 92	92 High Street, Braintree	372 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Horse And Groom PH	20 Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
Tomo's Tavern	Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane	335 yd
Braintree Bowls Club	29/31 Clare Road, Braintree	378 yd
Lipstick And Locks	6 Little Square, Braintree	457 yd
The Institute	15 Bocking End, Braintree	473 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Jade Garden	9 Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
Smith And Jones Fish And Chips	3 Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
Nafisas	9A Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
Papa Johns	7 Rayne Road, Braintree	304 yd
CD's Salads & Sandwiches	12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree	334 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl UK	Rayne Road, Braintree	533 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Tofts Walk, Braintree	564 yd
Tesco	Market Place, Braintree	585 yd
Sainsbury's Filling Station	Coggeshall Road, Braintree	889 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE	grass pitches	492 yd
Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End		764 yd
Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	779 yd
Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	923 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CM7 2RP