Blackwater Cottages is in Bradwell, Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 8EE is located in the Coggeshall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackwater Cottages, Bradwell, Braintree, CM7 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM77 8EE, CM77 8EF, CM77 8ED, CM7 8EG, CM77 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 8EE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 26.7% | 29.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 49.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.1% | 43.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 37% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 10.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 19.9% | 16% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 16% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 27.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 97.9% | 99.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 99.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwater Cottages was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackwater Cottages has the 43rd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 203rd highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Blackwater Cottages, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-07-31 | £210,726 |
| 63 Blackwater Cottages, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2004-08-26 | £274,351 |
| 59 Blackwater Cottages, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £107,995 | 2003-08-15 | £251,233 |
| 63 Blackwater Cottages, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2003-07-25 | £252,449 |
| 61 Blackwater Cottages, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2003-01-13 | £248,246 |
CM7 8EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stisted Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Stisted CM77 8AN | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver End Academy School Road , Silver End CM8 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Honywood Community Science School Westfield Drive , Coggeshall CO6 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadud's Fusion | Coggeshall Road, Bradwell | 310 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.