St Michaels Court is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 3RJ 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 St Michaels Court, Braintree, CM7 3RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 1XT, CM7 3GB, CM7 1JR, CM7 1EX, CM7 1EZ, CM7 1HA, CM7 1HN, CM7 1EU, CM7 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 3RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 23.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 38.7% | 48.6% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 26.7% | 23.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 23.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 85.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 70.2% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 22.4% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 69.7% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 12.6% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Court was 638.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1224.7% higher than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Court has the highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 274.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 St Michaels Court, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-12-06 | £126,949 |
| 5 St Michaels Court, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-12 | £175,636 |
| 5 St Michaels Court, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-03-27 | £163,544 |
| 13 St Michaels Court, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-03-31 | £176,856 |
| 13 St Michaels Court, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-10-12 | £162,298 |
CM7 3RJ 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,055 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 | 1,538 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dished / Legends Pool Club | 14 Silks Way, Braintree | 121 yd | |
| Lounge India | 53 South Street, Braintree | 152 yd | |
| The House By Hilly Gant | 34 New Street, Braintree | 162 yd | |
| Manze's | 72 High Street, Braintree | 187 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 68 High Street, Braintree | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture Palace | Fairfield Road, Braintree | 203 yd | |
| The Bull PH | Market Place, Braintree | 211 yd | |
| The Lounge | 10 - 12 Market Place, Braintree | 266 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 8 Market Place, Braintree | 266 yd | |
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club | Great Square, Braintree | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Guys | 8 Market Street, Braintree | 157 yd | |
| Salamis Fish & Chips Shop | 18A Fairfield Road, Braintree | 174 yd | |
| Village Chicken And Pizza | 18 Fairfield Road, Braintree | 174 yd | |
| The New Fountain House | 130 High Street, Braintree | 189 yd | |
| The Ruby | 122 High Street, Braintree | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 285 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 641 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Rayne Road, Braintree | 977 yd | |
| Challis Lane Co-operative | 42 Challis Lane, Braintree | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 814 yd | |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.