Panfield Lane is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 5RS 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 Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 5TQ, CM7 5RY, CM7 5TG, CM7 5TE, CM7 5TH, CM7 5TF, CM7 5TD, CM7 5RZ, CM7 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.6% | 37.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 43.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 44.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 37.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 19.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 18.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 87.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 95% | 88.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 94.8% | 88.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Panfield Lane was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Panfield Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 215th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2015-12-14 | £270,925 |
| 360 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2013-12-03 | £252,827 |
| 360 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,050 | 2007-10-12 | £245,492 |
| 362 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2004-12-10 | £269,729 |
| 360 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-01-09 | £277,222 |
CM7 5RS 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bocking Primary School Church Street , Bocking CM7 5LA | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,987 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 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,569 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 | 896 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 BMX Club | Panfield Lane, Braintree | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Of Braintree | 18 Queens Road, Braintree | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Community Hall GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE AVENUE | 257 yd | |
| Braintree Bmx Track Deanery Hill | cycling | 310 yd |
| Deanery Hill SCOUT HUT SCOUT HUT DEANERY HILL | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Five Star Fitness (Closed) Towerlands Towerlands Panfield Road | golf, health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Towerlands Park (Closed) Panfield Road | golf, squash courts | 527 yd |
| Meadowside Open Space PLAY AREA PLAY AREA MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Braintree) SPRINGWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Colchester Institute (Braintree Campus) Church Lane | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.