Living in CM77, Braintree
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM77 in Braintree. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Braintree: £330,637, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CM77
144 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM77 in the last 2 years, with a median of £290,000 and a range from £91,000 to £700,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 COMMA CLOSE, CM7 1WH | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 25 LODGE ROAD, CM7 1JA | terraced | £285,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 6 BRIMSTONE COURT, CM7 1XY | detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 2 GRAYLING CLOSE, CM7 1WW | semi-detached | £342,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 28 FORSYTH DRIVE, CM7 1AR | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 12 COMMA CLOSE, CM7 1WH | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| White Court School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.2 mi |
| Tabor Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
14 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
182 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM77 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Braintree's figures.
Common questions about CM77
What is the average house price in CM77?
The average sold price in Braintree is £330,637 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM77?
Prices in Braintree are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM77?
The median of 144 recorded sales around central CM77 in the last 2 years is £290,000, ranging from £91,000 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM77?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM77, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM77?
182 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM77 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM77 at risk of flooding?
Central CM77 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM77 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £290,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 182 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM77 safe?
182 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM77 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM77 or CM7, CM77 or CM8, CM77 or CO9.
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