Coggeshall Road is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 9ER is located in the Braintree Central & Beckers Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9EP, CM7 3JH, CM7 3JX, CM7 9GB, CM7 3GY, CM7 3JW, CM7 3JQ, CM7 3JU, CM7 6JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 9ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 53.8% | 49.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.2% | 36.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 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 | 53.8% | 45.2% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 24.5% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 20.2% | -4.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 86.6% | 79.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 18% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 78.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coggeshall Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coggeshall Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 190th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 166.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-14 | £193,434 |
| 168 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-22 | £436,184 |
| 164 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2021-08-13 | £3,200 |
| 170 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-24 | £436,860 |
| 182 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2020-09-04 | £225,920 |
CM7 9ER 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Way , CM7 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,557 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 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 1,889 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 | 1,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Aroma | 32 Railway Street, Braintree | 240 yd | |
| Cellar Cafe | East Street, Braintree | 309 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's | 8B Cressing Road, Braintree | 372 yd | |
| Braintree Cafe | 268 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 406 yd | |
| Tabor Centre | Bocking Place, Courtauld Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 192 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 119 yd | |
| The Kavern | Function Room In The Basement Of The Pub, East Street | 151 yd | |
| Braintree, Bocking And District Liberal Club | 106 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 344 yd | |
| The Lounge | 10 - 12 Market Place, Braintree | 626 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 8 Market Place, Braintree | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 196 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 235 yd | |
| Hoviwa | 82A Manor Street, Braintree | 325 yd | |
| Manor Plaice Also Trading As Braintree Kebab House | 22/24 Manor Street, Braintree | 426 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 8 Cressing Road, Braintree | 429 yd | |
| The Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 2 Cressing Road, Braintree | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Filling Station | Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Tofts Walk, Braintree | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | Market Place, Braintree | 653 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Bocking Arts Theatre Bocking End | 574 yd | |
| Braintree Cricket Club ST. PETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Riverside Swimming Pool (Closed) Notley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Braintree Lawn Tennis Club CLOCKHOUSE WAY | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,063 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.