Cressing Road is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 3PP 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 Cressing Road, Braintree, CM7 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9EJ, CM7 3SU, CM7 3NW, CM7 9EN, CM7 3PW, CM7 3JP, CM7 3NN, CM7 3JR, CM7 9GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 3PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 40.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 41.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 45.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 19.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 11.7% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 85.6% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 94.1% | 83% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 83% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cressing Road was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Braintree Central & Beckers Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cressing Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Braintree Central & Beckers Green and the 235th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2025-01-10 | £298,193 |
| 46 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-12-18 | £356,606 |
| 28 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-01 | £304,592 |
| 38 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2023-02-24 | £289,291 |
| 31 Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-02-08 | £264,699 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Cafe | 268 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 74 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's | 8B Cressing Road, Braintree | 78 yd | |
| Cellar Cafe | East Street, Braintree | 379 yd | |
| Eastern Aroma | 32 Railway Street, Braintree | 635 yd | |
| Partyman World Of Play | 9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kavern | Function Room In The Basement Of The Pub, East Street | 296 yd | |
| The Eagle | 192 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 332 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Unit 5, Lakes Road | 611 yd | |
| The Bell | Mountbatten Road, Braintree | 762 yd | |
| Braintree, Bocking And District Liberal Club | 106 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 8 Cressing Road, Braintree | 34 yd | |
| The Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 2 Cressing Road, Braintree | 34 yd | |
| Golden Fry Fish & Mo Mo Hob | 8 Cressing Road, Braintree | 34 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 272 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 79 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 270 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 1,035 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Braintree Lawn Tennis Club CLOCKHOUSE WAY | squash courts, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| King George Playing Fields Cressing Road | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 966 yd | |
| Lyons Hall Primary School DEERLEAP WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,069 yd |
| Alec Hunter Academy STUBBS LANE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 92.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.8% |
| 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.