Postcode report
Is CM77 7AQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM77 7AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM77 7AQ is a postcode in Great Notley & Black Notley, Braintree, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM77 7AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM77 7AQ are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 CM77 7AQ is based on Braintree 013 Census 2021. It covers 9,539 residents, 974 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 7% 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 10/10.
For property prices near CM77 7AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM77 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £530k from 62 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM77 7AQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM77 7AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM77 7AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM77 7AQ
Is CM77 7AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 CM77 7AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM77 7AQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM77 7AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM77 7AQ?
LocaleIQ matched CM77 7AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM77 7AQ?
The latest median sold price is £530k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM77 7AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.