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CM7

BRAINTREE

Essex, East Of England, England

CM7 is the postcode district for BRAINTREE, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £387,436
1yr change ▲ 12.7%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£387,436

▲ 12.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

Property Prices in CM7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM7 is £387,436, which is 10% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM7 cost 35.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM7 have risen 12.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £491,028 600
Semi-detached £339,765 712
Terraced £290,420 546
Flat £176,540 434
All types £387,436 2376

5-Year Price History

£347K £369K £390K £411K £432K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM7 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM7 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Great Bardfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Bradfords Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

164,304

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM7 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM7 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM7 — BRAINTREE

Area Summary

CM7 (BRAINTREE) offers above-average property prices (£387,436, 35% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM7 BRAINTREE

What is the average house price in CM7 BRAINTREE?
The average house price in CM7 (BRAINTREE) is £387,436, based on 2376 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.7% over the past year.
Is CM7 BRAINTREE a safe area to live?
Crime in CM7 is significantly below the national average (16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM7 BRAINTREE?
The population of CM7 (BRAINTREE) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM7?
The average broadband download speed in CM7 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM7 BRAINTREE?
There are 18 schools in or near CM7. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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