Mary Ruck Way is in Black Notley, Braintree and in Braintree district. CM77 8FA is located in the Great Notley & Black Notley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mary Ruck Way, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM77 8FU, CM77 8AR, CM77 8GT, CM77 8DU, CM77 8FE, CM77 8FN, CM77 8FJ, CM77 8FH, CM77 8RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM77 8FA is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 45.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 54.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 38.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 47.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 58.1% | 53.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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.
In the area around CM77 8FA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 22% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 24.9% | -9.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Ruck Way was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Braintree South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mary Ruck Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Braintree South and the 14th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Mary Ruck Way, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-29 | £420,534 |
| 121 Mary Ruck Way, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-01-31 | £617,393 |
| 119 Mary Ruck Way, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2016-12-02 | £699,101 |
| 105 Mary Ruck Way, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2015-03-06 | £457,762 |
| 121 Mary Ruck Way, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2007-07-18 | £551,385 |
CM77 8FA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Court School Ennerdale Avenue , Great Notley CM77 7UE | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley Green Primary School Blickling Road , Great Notley CM77 7ZJ | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notley Golf Club Ltd | Witham Road, Black Notley | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Notley Community Association John Ray Gardens | swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Black Notley Playing Field PAVILION AND CAR PARK PAVILION AND CAR PARK THE STREET | grass pitches | 907 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 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.