Rana Drive is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2TD 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 Rana Drive, Braintree, CM7 2TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2XJ, CM7 5QJ, CM7 9AR, CM7 9AY, CM7 9AS, CM7 9BL, CM7 9AZ, CM7 9BA, CM7 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 2TD 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 | 53.4% | 51.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 31.3% | 33% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 53% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 50.1% | 43.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 16.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rana Drive was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rana Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 78th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-26 | £315,000 |
| 62 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-07-11 | £311,384 |
| 21 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-17 | £389,245 |
| 64 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-28 | £327,639 |
| 36 Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-21 | £383,043 |
CM7 2TD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2TD 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,439 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 | 971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Centre | Bocking Place, Courtauld Road | 422 yd | |
| Coffee House In The Gardens | 43 Bocking End, Braintree | 525 yd | |
| Braintree Bagels | 3A Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 653 yd | |
| Siam Thai | 14 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 674 yd | |
| Something Scrummy | 30 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute | 15 Bocking End, Braintree | 565 yd | |
| Braintree, Bocking And District Liberal Club | 106 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 674 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 704 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 752 yd | |
| Lipstick And Locks | 6 Little Square, Braintree | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Dynasty | 13 - 15 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 625 yd | |
| Johns Of Braintree | 18 Queens Road, Braintree | 640 yd | |
| Bobalicious | 3 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 654 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 9 Rayne Road, Braintree | 752 yd | |
| Smith And Jones Fish And Chips | 3 Rayne Road, Braintree | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 297 yd | |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Meadowside Open Space PLAY AREA PLAY AREA MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Colchester Institute (Braintree Campus) Church Lane | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 97.3% |
| 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 | 2.7% |
| Median download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.