Tapestry Walk is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 3FB is located in the Braintree Central & Beckers Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tapestry Walk, Braintree, CM7 3FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 3FE, CM7 3PR, CM7 3NS, CM7 3FA, CM7 3AF, CM7 3XY, CM7 3PT, CM7 3YR, CM7 3FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 3FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52.2% | 54.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 3FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 36.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 53.7% | 48.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.2% | 17.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 18.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.2% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.5% | 88.3% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tapestry Walk was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tapestry Walk has the 41st lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 226th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Tapestry Walk, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-10-29 | £278,515 |
| 14 Tapestry Walk, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-07 | £285,060 |
| 14 Tapestry Walk, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-12-08 | £281,276 |
| 14 Tapestry Walk, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2012-10-03 | £275,563 |
| 16 Tapestry Walk, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-03-16 | £267,814 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Located At Texaco Petrol Station) | Galleys Corner, Braintree Road | 442 yd | |
| McDonalds | Galleys Roundabout (A120), Braintree | 635 yd | |
| KFC | Galleys Corner, Braintree Road | 665 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd, Clay Pits | 754 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant | Braintree Garden Centre, Galleys Corner | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Rugby Club | Beckers Green Road, Braintree | 40 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | Braintree Bypass, Braintree | 440 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | Cressing Road, Braintree | 607 yd | |
| Braintree Town Football Club | Clockhouse Way, Braintree | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Clay Pits, Braintree | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree Rugby Union Football Club BECKERS GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| King George Playing Fields Cressing Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Alec Hunter Academy STUBBS LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Braintree Lawn Tennis Club CLOCKHOUSE WAY | squash courts, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Braintree Swimming & Fitness CHARTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.