Postcode report
Is CM7 4AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM7 4AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM7 4AF is a postcode in Bocking North, Braintree, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM7 4AF, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM7 4AF are safety and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM7 4AF is based on Braintree 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,283 residents, 68 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CM7 4AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £303k from 40 rolling sales, down 2.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM7 4AF can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM7 4AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CM7 4AF; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CM7 4AF
Is CM7 4AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM7 4AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM7 4AF?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CM7 4AF?
LocaleIQ matched CM7 4AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM7 4AF?
The latest median sold price is £303k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM7 4AF?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.