CM77 8HU is in Tye Green, Braintree and Braintree district. CM77 8HU is located in the Silver End & Cressing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tye Green, Braintree, CM77 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM77 8HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 19.5% | 24.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 58.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 43% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 16.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 20.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 26.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.9% | 91.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CM77 8HU was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CM77 8HU has the 37th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 172nd highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-10-19 | £633,557 |
| Queenswood, Braintree, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-10-17 | £619,048 |
| The Magpies, Braintree, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-11-26 | £610,803 |
| The Magpies, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2021-10-11 | £24,630 |
| The Laurels, Braintree, Essex Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-07-17 | £67,842 |
CM77 8HU 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 retired residents living in CM77 8HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Hill Primary School and Nursery Chapel Hill , CM7 3QZ | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Humanities College Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School Notley Road , CM7 1WY | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Science College Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree College Church Lane , CM7 5SN | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Essex Pupil Referral Unit C.O. Alec Hunter High School Stubbs Lane , Millennium Way CM7 3NT | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Bridge Hospital School Hatfield Road , CM8 1RQ | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education-Pear Trees C/O Unit 7 Woodgates Farm , Woodgates End CM6 2BN | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edith Borthwick School Enterprise Drive , CM7 2YN | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Galleys Corner, Braintree Road | 53 yd | |
| Fowlers Farm | Braintree Road, Cressing | 470 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant | Braintree Garden Centre, Galleys Corner | 586 yd | |
| KFC | Galleys Corner, Braintree Road | 740 yd | |
| McDonalds | Galleys Roundabout (A120), Braintree | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Tree | Braintree Bypass, Braintree | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cressing Cricket Club (Closed) Dusty Lane | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Cressing Sports And Social Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION JEFFREYS ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Braintree Swimming & Fitness CHARTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.