Nottage Crescent is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 2TE is located in the Bocking South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nottage Crescent, Braintree, CM7 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 2RR, CM7 2TT, CM7 2TS, CM7 2TJ, CM7 2TG, CM7 2TX, CM7 2PL, CM7 2TL, CM7 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 2TE 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% |
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 2TE, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nottage Crescent 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.
Nottage Crescent 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-08 | £154,840 |
| 47 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-04-07 | £199,793 |
| 71 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-01-15 | £355,511 |
| 39 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-20 | £176,646 |
| 67 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-05-03 | £395,699 |
CM7 2TE 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 2TE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 447 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,763 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,662 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 | 827 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 | 392 yd | |
| Mosaic Restaurant | 13 Bank Street, Braintree | 462 yd | |
| Eatons | 33 George Yard, Braintree | 474 yd | |
| Coffee House In The Gardens | 43 Bocking End, Braintree | 483 yd | |
| Cafe CM7 | 9 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom PH | 20 Rayne Road, Braintree | 392 yd | |
| Tomo's Tavern | Walthambury House, 1 Panfield Lane | 399 yd | |
| O'Grady's | 94 Panfield Lane, Braintree | 428 yd | |
| The Institute | 15 Bocking End, Braintree | 484 yd | |
| Lipstick And Locks | 6 Little Square, Braintree | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Garden | 9 Rayne Road, Braintree | 392 yd | |
| Smith And Jones Fish And Chips | 3 Rayne Road, Braintree | 392 yd | |
| Nafisas | 9A Rayne Road, Braintree | 392 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 7 Rayne Road, Braintree | 392 yd | |
| CD's Salads & Sandwiches | 12 Sandpit Lane, Braintree | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 581 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 654 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 701 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 706 yd | |
| Meadowside Open Space PLAY AREA PLAY AREA MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Braintree) SPRINGWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.