Rosemary Avenue is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2SZ 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 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, CM7 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9AW, CM7 9BP, CM7 2WB, CM7 2TB, CM7 2TH, CM7 2AU, CM7 2NG, CM7 2TA, CM7 2TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 2SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.5% | 55% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 45% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 32.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 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 | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 19.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 23% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 19.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 22.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.5% | 87.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Avenue was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosemary Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 16th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-28 | £334,257 |
| 3 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-02 | £211,950 |
| 9 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-12-20 | £424,224 |
| 21 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-14 | £412,964 |
| 24 Rosemary Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2021-03-31 | £641,654 |
CM7 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in CM7 2SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 54 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House In The Gardens | 43 Bocking End, Braintree | 251 yd | |
| Brambles Restaurant Quadrant Store | 9 - 15 Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Braintree Bagels | 3A Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 383 yd | |
| Braintree Thai | 14A Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 384 yd | |
| Mosaic Restaurant | 13 Bank Street, Braintree | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute | 15 Bocking End, Braintree | 281 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 343 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Lipstick And Locks | 6 Little Square, Braintree | 482 yd | |
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club | Great Square, Braintree | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Garden | 9 Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Smith And Jones Fish And Chips | 3 Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Nafisas | 9A Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 7 Rayne Road, Braintree | 381 yd | |
| Bobalicious | 3 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 635 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 664 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 101 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 360 yd | |
| Meadowside Open Space PLAY AREA PLAY AREA MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Colchester Institute (Braintree Campus) Church Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.