The Close is in Cressing, Braintree and in Braintree district. CM77 8HZ 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 The Close, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM77 8HJ, CM77 8HG, CM77 8JD, CM77 8JJ, CM77 8HL, CM7 8JG, CM77 8JG, CM77 8JP, CM77 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM77 8HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 36.4% | 38% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 31.9% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 24% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 168th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Close, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £224,250 | 2022-03-18 | £228,859 |
| 16 The Close, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-10-05 | £203,722 |
| 9 The Close, Braintree, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,600 | 2016-03-18 | £195,089 |
CM77 8HZ 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckers Green Primary School Beckers Green Road , CM7 3PR | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Infant School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ray Junior School Notley Road , CM7 1HL | 1out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Vicarage Avenue , White Notley CM8 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Notley Road , CM7 1WY | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tabor Academy Panfield Lane , CM7 5XP | 3out of 4 | 4,709 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 | 4,988 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 | 624 yd | |
| Fowlers Farm | Braintree Road, Cressing | 1,058 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant | Braintree Garden Centre, Galleys Corner | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cressing Sports And Social Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION JEFFREYS ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Cressing Cricket Club (Closed) Dusty Lane | grass pitches | 626 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 | 30.8% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.