Deerleap Way is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 9FH is located in the Bocking Blackwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deerleap Way, Braintree, CM7 9FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9EX, CM7 9FZ, CM7 9FN, CM7 9FA, CM7 9FJ, CM7 9DJ, CM7 9DN, CM7 9PS, CM7 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 9FH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 31.6% | 34.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 55.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 57.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 16.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 31.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.5% | 92.5% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.5% | 89.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deerleap Way was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deerleap Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 99th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-03 | £380,714 |
| 64 Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-06 | £337,308 |
| 28 Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-09-12 | £277,179 |
| 24 Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-01 | £304,592 |
| 42 Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-01 | £437,073 |
CM7 9FH 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 2,979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd, Clay Pits | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | Mountbatten Road, Braintree | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's Fish \& Chips | 297 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 553 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 272 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 1,074 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 270 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Clay Pits, Braintree | 448 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall Primary School DEERLEAP WAY | artificial grass pitch | 68 yd |
| Braintree Rugby Union Football Club BECKERS GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| King George Playing Fields Cressing Road | grass pitches | 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.