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CM77 7ZW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Braintree
About CM77 7ZW: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM77 7ZW 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 7ZW, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM77 7ZW are housing and jobs, while local prosperity 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 7ZW is based on Braintree 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,448 residents, 5,291 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 33% 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 4/10.
For property prices near CM77 7ZW, 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 7ZW can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 7 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 7ZW 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.
Local change around CM77 7ZW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 19 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 7ZW
Is CM77 7ZW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% 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 7ZW?
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 CM77 7ZW?
9 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 7ZW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM77 7ZW?
LocaleIQ matched CM77 7ZW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM77 7ZW?
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 7ZW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.