Deanery Gardens is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 5SU 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 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, CM7 5SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 5ST, CM7 5SP, CM7 5SX, CM7 5SS, CM7 5SG, CM7 5SZ, CM7 5RA, CM7 5QS, CM7 5TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 5SU is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 50.3% | 46.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM7 5SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 52.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 22.3% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 19.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deanery Gardens was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Deanery Gardens has the 21st lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 110th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-10-18 | £193,862 |
| 24 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-16 | £476,887 |
| 30 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-02-22 | £258,028 |
| 45 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-12-14 | £240,880 |
| 58 Deanery Gardens, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-08-03 | £242,687 |
CM7 5SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocking Primary School Church Street , Bocking CM7 5LA | - not rated | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 3,910 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 | 1,417 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 | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat PH | 42 Church Street, Bocking | 640 yd | |
| Bocking Sports Club | Church Street, Braintree | 640 yd | |
| Bocking United Services Club/Weavers Restaurant | Church Street, Bocking | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Of Braintree | 18 Queens Road, Braintree | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Star Co-op Ltd | 62 Church Street, Braintree | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deanery Hill SCOUT HUT SCOUT HUT DEANERY HILL | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Braintree Bmx Track Deanery Hill | cycling | 356 yd |
| Glebe Community Hall GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE AVENUE | 397 yd | |
| Five Star Fitness (Closed) Towerlands Towerlands Panfield Road | golf, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Towerlands Park (Closed) Panfield Road | golf, squash courts | 539 yd |
| Bocking Sports Club Church Street | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Bocking United Services Club VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL CHURCH STREET | 938 yd | |
| Colchester Institute (Braintree Campus) Church Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.