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Living in Bradwell (Braintree): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bradwell (Braintree) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Of the 6 places sharing the CM77 postcode district, Bradwell (Braintree) scores lowest. It scores 13 points below the CM77 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (9), lifestyle (11), healthcare (13) and transport (17). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM77 postcode district.

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Bradwell (Braintree) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
214.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 748% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  2. 2 Hennell Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Broomfield 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.612 · PM2.5 6.807 · PM10 12.105 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital9.5 mi
Colchester General Hospital11.8 mi
Southend University Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgerySilver End Surgery2 mi
GP capacity3,077 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
51
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate67.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired19.6%Student2.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Braintree Freeport 2.4 mi
Cressing 2.5 mi
White Notley 2.8 mi
J8 M11 18 mi
J8A M11 18.2 mi
J8 M11 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bradwell (Braintree) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Silver End 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tye Green (Braintree) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Coggeshall 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Braintree 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Black Notley 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Notley 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kelvedon and Feering 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gosfield 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Earls Colne 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Braintree) 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradwell (Braintree) a nice place to live?

Bradwell (Braintree) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradwell (Braintree) is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bradwell (Braintree)?

Bradwell (Braintree) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bradwell (Braintree)

CM77 51 ⇄

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