Bell Lane is in Great Bardfield, Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 4TH is located in the Three Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bell Lane, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 4RE, CM7 4UA, CM7 4SP, CM7 4SA, CM7 4SB, CM7 4RF, CM7 4RA, CM7 4SR, CM7 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 4TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.9% | 52.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 28.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 14.8% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 38% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.1% | 98.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 98.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Rayne average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bell Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rayne and the 76th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbon House Bell Lane, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-07-15 | £476,987 |
| Darbon House Bell Lane, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2003-07-25 | £478,092 |
CM7 4TH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bardfield Primary School Braintree Road , Great Bardfield CM7 4RN | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Road , Finchingfield CM7 4LD | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School Silver St , Wethersfield CM7 4BP | 3out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy & Rhino | The Old Post Office, High Street | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | Dunmow Road, Great Bardfield | 116 yd | |
| The Vine | Vine Street, Great Bardfield | 172 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bardfeild Primary School BRAINTREE ROAD | swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Great Bardfield Playing Fields Bendlowes Road | grass pitches | 874 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.