Rose Hill is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 3QW is located in the Braintree South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 3QN, CM7 3RH, CM7 3TY, CM7 3AJ, CM7 1AX, CM7 3BU, CM7 3AH, CM7 3GE, CM7 1XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 3QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 49% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 30% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 45.8% | 47.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 39.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 23.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 24.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 91.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 88.5% | 82.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 82.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Hill was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Braintree Central & Beckers Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Braintree Central & Beckers Green and the 135th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-02-28 | £253,999 |
| 64 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-12-10 | £329,149 |
| 64 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2013-11-14 | £297,327 |
| 64 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2007-04-24 | £298,819 |
| 62 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2002-01-10 | £284,518 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,323 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 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 2,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Cafe | East Street, Braintree | 400 yd | |
| Eastern Aroma | 32 Railway Street, Braintree | 505 yd | |
| Partyman World Of Play | 9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree | 519 yd | |
| Merchant Spice | 9 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 616 yd | |
| Lounge India | 53 South Street, Braintree | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Unit 5, Lakes Road | 315 yd | |
| The Picture Palace | Fairfield Road, Braintree | 616 yd | |
| The Kavern | Function Room In The Basement Of The Pub, East Street | 649 yd | |
| The Eagle | 192 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 671 yd | |
| Braintree Town Football Club | Clockhouse Way, Braintree | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margos Pizza Kings Kebab And Berra Chicken | 17 Enterprise Court, Braintree | 274 yd | |
| Hoviwa | 82A Manor Street, Braintree | 441 yd | |
| Manor Plaice Also Trading As Braintree Kebab House | 22/24 Manor Street, Braintree | 542 yd | |
| China Village | 7 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 622 yd | |
| Salamis Fish & Chips Shop | 18A Fairfield Road, Braintree | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 728 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 772 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 801 yd | |
| Challis Lane Co-operative | 42 Challis Lane, Braintree | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Braintree Lawn Tennis Club CLOCKHOUSE WAY | squash courts, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Alec Hunter Academy STUBBS LANE | grass pitches | 1,026 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.