Frobisher Way is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 9TE 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 Frobisher Way, Braintree, CM7 9TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9EZ, CM7 9EY, CM7 9TF, CM7 9TD, CM7 9ED, CM7 9TG, CM7 9EG, CM7 9EE, CM7 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM7 9TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.3% | 52% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 27.7% | 22.8% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 55.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.9% | 41.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 38.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 22.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.9% | 93% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Way was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 94th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Frobisher Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-10-30 | £377,702 |
| 8 Frobisher Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-16 | £360,336 |
| 2 Frobisher Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2022-12-19 | £363,579 |
| 1 Frobisher Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-28 | £320,634 |
| 10 Frobisher Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2016-09-16 | £302,130 |
CM7 9TE 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,722 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 | 2,597 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 | 637 yd | |
| Braintree Cafe | 268 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 713 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's | 8B Cressing Road, Braintree | 757 yd | |
| Cellar Cafe | East Street, Braintree | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | Mountbatten Road, Braintree | 541 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | Cressing Road, Braintree | 865 yd | |
| The Kavern | Function Room In The Basement Of The Pub, East Street | 967 yd | |
| The Eagle | 192 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's Fish \& Chips | 297 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 157 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 272 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 634 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 270 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 634 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 8 Cressing Road, Braintree | 727 yd | |
| The Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 2 Cressing Road, Braintree | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Clay Pits, Braintree | 659 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall Primary School DEERLEAP WAY | artificial grass pitch | 374 yd |
| King George Playing Fields Cressing Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Braintree Town Fc (Cressing Road) Clockhouse Way | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness BENFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Braintree Rugby Union Football Club BECKERS GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.