Kingsbridge Close is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 5NB is located in the Bocking North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, CM7 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 5LT, CM7 5LX, CM7 5JS, CM7 5GZ, CM7 5LR, CM7 5GW, CM7 5LY, CM7 5JN, CM7 5LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 5NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50.9% | 53.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 23.8% | 34.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 47% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 44.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 39.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 11.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.3% | 21.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.1% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 23.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsbridge Close was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsbridge Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 54th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2024-10-30 | £427,306 |
| 4 Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-20 | £351,044 |
| 3 Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-01-29 | £367,891 |
| 2 Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-01-01 | £431,122 |
| 5 Kingsbridge Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2018-08-13 | £372,622 |
CM7 5NB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM7 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocking Primary School Church Street , Bocking CM7 5LA | - not rated | 354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 4,265 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 | 1,907 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree BMX Club | Panfield Lane, Braintree | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat PH | 42 Church Street, Bocking | 210 yd | |
| Bocking Sports Club | Church Street, Braintree | 210 yd | |
| Bocking United Services Club/Weavers Restaurant | Church Street, Bocking | 340 yd | |
| Braintree Hockey Club | The Four Releet, Church Street | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bowl Chinese Takeaway | 228 Church Street, Bocking | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Star Co-op Ltd | 62 Church Street, Braintree | 210 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bocking Sports Club Church Street | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Bocking United Services Club VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL CHURCH STREET | 473 yd | |
| Deanery Hill SCOUT HUT SCOUT HUT DEANERY HILL | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Glebe Community Hall GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE AVENUE | 845 yd | |
| Braintree Bmx Track Deanery Hill | cycling | 846 yd |
| Five Star Fitness (Closed) Towerlands Towerlands Panfield Road | golf, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Towerlands Park (Closed) Panfield Road | golf, squash courts | 959 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.