Queens Road is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 5UA is located in the Bocking South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Road, Braintree, CM7 5UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 5UE, CM7 5TW, CM7 5UD, CM7 5TZ, CM7 5UB, CM7 5UF, CM7 5TS, CM7 5TN, CM7 5TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM7 5UA 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 | 55.3% | 51.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.1% | 3.4% | 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 5UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 45% | 47.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 57.3% | 44.3% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 37.3% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 18.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 23.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 90.5% | 88.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 88.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Bocking North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bocking North and the 146th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Queens Road, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-08-11 | £282,453 |
| 34A Queens Road, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-28 | £142,929 |
| 31 Queens Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-16 | £275,818 |
| 34A Queens Road, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-29 | £144,026 |
| 54 Queens Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-03-12 | £283,033 |
CM7 5UA 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bocking Primary School Church Street , Bocking CM7 5LA | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 747 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 Sport And Health Club | Braintree Leisure Centre, Panfield Lane | 941 yd | |
| Braintree BMX Club | Panfield Lane, Braintree | 995 yd | |
| Tabor Centre | Bocking Place, Courtauld Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Grady's | 94 Panfield Lane, Braintree | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Of Braintree | 18 Queens Road, Braintree | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowside Open Space PLAY AREA PLAY AREA MEADOWSIDE | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Glebe Community Hall GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE COMMUNITY HALL GLEBE AVENUE | 524 yd | |
| Colchester Institute (Braintree Campus) Church Lane | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Braintree Bmx Track Deanery Hill | cycling | 848 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Braintree) SPRINGWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Deanery Hill SCOUT HUT SCOUT HUT DEANERY HILL | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 935 yd | |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Braintree Sport & Health Club PANFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Five Star Fitness (Closed) Towerlands Towerlands Panfield Road | golf, 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.7% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.