Keyes Way is in Braintree and in Braintree district. CM7 9TR 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 Keyes Way, Braintree, CM7 9TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM7 9TT, CM7 9TS, CM7 9TJ, CM7 9TP, CM7 9TH, CM7 9UE, CM7 9UA, CM7 9TL, CM7 9UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM7 9TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 9TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 35.7% | 27.4% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 59.2% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 52.1% | 47.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 13.4% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 95.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.7% | 89.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyes Way was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keyes Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 126th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Keyes Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-06-20 | £350,000 |
| 15 Keyes Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-10 | £329,115 |
| 17 Keyes Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-07 | £310,758 |
| 21 Keyes Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-18 | £286,733 |
| 6 Keyes Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-05 | £361,071 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School Marlborough Road , CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , Great Bradfords Estate CM7 9LW | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyons Hall School Deerleap Way , CM7 9FH | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Gilchrist Way , CM7 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,869 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 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 2,475 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 Cafe | 268 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 862 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's | 8B Cressing Road, Braintree | 912 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd, Clay Pits | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | Mountbatten Road, Braintree | 310 yd | |
| The Kavern | Function Room In The Basement Of The Pub, East Street | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's Fish \& Chips | 297 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 501 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 272 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 799 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 270 Coggeshall Road, Braintree | 799 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 8 Cressing Road, Braintree | 910 yd | |
| The Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 2 Cressing Road, Braintree | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Clay Pits, Braintree | 908 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 174 - 176 Cressing Road, Braintree | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Hall Primary School DEERLEAP WAY | artificial grass pitch | 470 yd |
| Colchester Institute - Braintree Campus Sports Ground Julien Court Road | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Complete Health & Fitness (Closed) East Street | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.