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CM77

BRAINTREE

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM77 encompasses BRAINTREE and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £482,402
1yr change ▼ 20.6%
Crime 44% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£482,402

▼ 20.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

68% above national avg

Crime Rate

45.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

Property Prices in CM77

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM77 is £482,402, which is 12% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM77 cost 68.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM77 have fallen 20.6% 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 £613,750 302
Semi-detached £368,555 181
Terraced £321,875 108
Flat £187,088 34
All types £482,402 651

5-Year Price History

£432K £460K £488K £516K £544K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM77

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

With 45.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM77 has a crime rate well 44% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM77

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM77 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
White Court School Primary Good mi
Stisted Church of England Primary Academy Primary Outstanding mi
Notley Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Rayne Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Cressing Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

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 CM77 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM77 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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CM77 — BRAINTREE

Area Summary

CM77 (BRAINTREE) offers above-average property prices (£482,402, 68% above national average), low crime (44% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM77 BRAINTREE

What is the average house price in CM77 BRAINTREE?
The average house price in CM77 (BRAINTREE) is £482,402, based on 651 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 68% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.6% over the past year.
Is CM77 BRAINTREE a safe area to live?
Crime in CM77 is significantly below the national average (45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM77 BRAINTREE?
The population of CM77 (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 CM77?
The average broadband download speed in CM77 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM77 BRAINTREE?
There are 5 schools in or near CM77. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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