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
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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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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.
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
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.
Area Summary
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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