Crusader Way Braintree
9 addresses across 1 postcode (CM7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3900571.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Braintree costs £2,280 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blyth's Meadow Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £141,995 | £141,995 | £141,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £120,500 | £120,500 | £120,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 3 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2024 | 8 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £287,000 | |
| 7 May 2021 | 2 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2020 | 8 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £232,500 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 7 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2017 | 2 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 1 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | 2 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 1 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 2 CM7 3FE | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 1 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £141,995 | |
| 9 Dec 2003 | 3 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £120,500 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 4 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 1 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2000 | 3 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £72,995 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 7 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £64,950 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 1 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £23,760 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 1999 | 6 CM7 3FE | Detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 1996 | 2 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £11,375 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 5 CM7 3FE | Detached | £12,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 May 1995 | 2 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £11,250 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 1995 | 7 CM7 3FE | Semi-detached | £11,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Braintree in 2026-27: Band D £2,280 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,520 | £1,774 | £2,027 | £2,280 | £2,787 | £3,294 | £3,801 | £4,561 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 302 Cressing Road, Braintree: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 69 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 3FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Templar Road Braintree | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Braintree Station Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blyth's Meadow Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadows Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oakmoor Dental Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Braintree Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,270 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,300 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Braintree Rugby Club 3.2 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,510 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Templeborder Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lanham Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Strait's Mill Gravel Pit | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Sandy Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Braintree: see them on the Braintree page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Alec Hunter Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cressing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Rugby Club CM7 3PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Beckers Green Primary School CM7 3PR | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Premier CM7 3NR | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Alec Hunter Academy CM7 3NR | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Little Lilys Academy CM7 3LT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Making It Mindful CIC CM7 3LT | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Mulberry Tree CM77 8GG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Galleys Roundabout Service Station CM77 8GG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2024 |
| ASV Braintree Subway CM77 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tanners Meadow (15); On or near Barn Mead (13); On or near Templar Road (12); On or near Plains Field (9); On or near Cress Croft (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CM7 3FE: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Tapestry Walk · Tanners Meadow · Barn Mead · Templar Road · The Ley · Brick Kiln Way · Plains Field · Middle King · Lower King · Cress Croft · Beckers Green Road · Punders Field
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.