Grantham Avenue is in Great Notley, Braintree and in Braintree district. CM77 7FP is located in the Great Notley & Black Notley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grantham Avenue, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM77 7ZU, CM77 7FT, CM77 7ZD, CM77 7ZB, CM77 7ZQ, CM77 7ZP, CM77 7FQ, CM77 7BN, CM77 7ZR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM77 7FP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM77 7FP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 44.4% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 41.2% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 63% | 58% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 21.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 23% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 92.5% | 94.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 94.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Avenue was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Bocking South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantham Avenue has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bocking South and the 56th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Grantham Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2025-01-29 | £569,180 |
| 29 Grantham Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2024-07-29 | £479,492 |
| 53 Grantham Avenue, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-04-14 | £336,355 |
| 18 Grantham Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-08-31 | £717,320 |
| 103 Grantham Avenue, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2022-03-03 | £574,596 |
CM77 7FP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CM77 7FP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Court School Ennerdale Avenue , Great Notley CM77 7UE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayne Primary and Nursery School Capel Road , Rayne CM77 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark Cafe | Discovery Centre, Great Notley Garden Village | 358 yd | |
| Panners Coffee Shop | Unit 3, Panners Parade | 452 yd | |
| Fusion | Unit Two, Panners Parade | 452 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores, 1 The Square | 733 yd | |
| The Prince Louis | Notley Green, Great Notley | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Fish Bar | Notley Green, Great Notley | 733 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 2 The Square, Notley Green | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 The Square, Notley Green | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Notley Country Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Discovery Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Notley Green Primary School BLICKLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| Notley Green NOTLEY GREEN | grass pitches | 962 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.