Hardwick Close, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7FQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM77 7FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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	54.2%	52.8%	-1.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	45.8%	47.2%	1.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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 CM77 7FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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	27.5%	32.8%	5.3%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	55.6%	51.5%	-4.1%	44.2%	7.3%
Separated	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.1%	13.6%	2.5%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.1%

Health

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 (90.2%) 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	62.1%	59.1%	-3.0%	48.4%	10.7%
Good health	28.9%	31.1%	2.2%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	5.6%	7.9%	2.3%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.5%	14.6%	0.1%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	10.1%	-6.8%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.6%	19.6%	-5.0%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	1%	-3.3%	5.3%	-4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	22.6%	9.1%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	29.1%	5.9%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	2.9%	3%	0.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	96.3%	94.9%	-1.4%	81.4%	13.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	94%	93.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	94.4%	1.7%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.6%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.2%	76.7%	15.5%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Hardwick Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwick Close was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Bocking South average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Hardwick Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bocking South and the 68th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CM77 7FQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hardwick Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Braintree.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hardwick Close, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7FQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM77 7FQ

Average Price
£646,367

Semi-Detached
£469,039

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£675,922

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hardwick Close

Average Price
£611,296

Semi-Detached
£488,973

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£641,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hardwick CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Hardwick Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£424,000	2021-06-10	£470,307
1 Hardwick Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2016-07-27	£460,140
5 Hardwick Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£312,000	2012-11-02	£532,750
6 Hardwick Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£399,995	2011-09-30	£681,810
1 Hardwick Close, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2010-10-01	£470,213

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM77 7FQ

Employment

CM77 7FQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	22
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ	- not rated	354 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ	3out of 4	354 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
White Court School Ennerdale Avenue , Great Notley CM77 7UE	3out of 4	803 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Maple Avenue , CM7 2NS	- not rated	1,903 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL	3out of 4	2,101 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Notley High School Notley Road , CM7 1WY	- not rated	1,884 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY	2out of 4	1,884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tabor Science College Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP	- not rated	2,766 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP	2out of 4	2,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alec Hunter Humanities College Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR	- not rated	3,909 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Braintree College Church Lane , CM7 5SN	- not rated	3,957 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Edith Borthwick School Enterprise Drive , CM7 2YN	3out of 4	3,043 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Essex Pupil Referral Unit C.O. Alec Hunter High School Stubbs Lane , Millennium Way CM7 3NT	- not rated	3,828 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education-Pear Trees C/O Unit 7 Woodgates Farm , Woodgates End CM6 2BN	- not rated	4,243 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Panners Coffee Shop	Unit 3, Panners Parade	272 yd
Fusion	Unit Two, Panners Parade	272 yd
Skylark Cafe	Discovery Centre, Great Notley Garden Village	544 yd
Costa Coffee	Tesco Stores, 1 The Square	778 yd
The Prince Louis	Notley Green, Great Notley	778 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
King William IV PH	114 London Road, Braintree		1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Quay Fish Bar	Notley Green, Great Notley		778 yd
Dominos Pizza	Unit 2 The Square, Notley Green		947 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1 The Square, Notley Green		882 yd
BP Braintree SFC	Braintree SF Connect, Notley Cross		994 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Notley Green Primary School BLICKLING ROAD	artificial grass pitch	361 yd
Great Notley Country Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	543 yd
Discovery Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	635 yd
Notley Green NOTLEY GREEN	grass pitches	978 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.