Cunnington Road Braintree
67 addresses across 5 postcodes (CM7), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3902988.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 12).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; Band D in Braintree costs £2,280 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blyth's Meadow Surgery, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 119 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (12); 1996-2002 (6); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (56% of about 1,500 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)
- Unit 1, The Mazes, East Street, Braintree: up to 11 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Unit 3, The Mazes, East Street, Braintree: up to 5 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 302 Cressing Road, Braintree: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 1 December 2026 to 3 December 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 October 2026: GIGACLEAR LIMITED, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 3EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| CM7 3DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM7 3EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM7 3DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM7 3PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 71 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 3DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3PL | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bartram Avenue South Braintree | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Braintree Station Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blyth's Meadow Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadows Pharmacy | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alba Dental Care | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Braintree Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chelmsford Star Coop Cressing Road | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Play Area 440 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 4.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Wood | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Templeborder Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Strait's Mill Gravel Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lanham Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Polly's Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 64 | 67 |
3 of the street's 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church Hall CM7 3DY | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Co-op CM7 3PL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Alec Hunter Preschool CM7 3DU | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2019 |
| JoJo's CM7 3NN | Mobile caterer | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mick's Fish & Chips CM7 9ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Kebab CM7 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Pizza Hut CM7 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Taste Of China CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Golden Fried Chicken CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Currybox CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2025 |
| The Orange Tree CM7 3PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Kilkee Lodge CM7 9ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Spring Nursery Carousel CM7 3QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Braintree Cafe CM7 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's CM7 3PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wheatley Avenue (28); On or near Supermarket (25); On or near Howard Close (21); On or near Cunnington Road (9); On or near Bartram Avenue South (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: GIGACLEAR LIMITED: Utility asset works, 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Mr Kebab (takeaway/sandwich shop, CM7 9EJ) now 5 Very good, was 2 Improvement necessary (rated 19 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CM7 3EQ: 35 addresses of 79 in the postcode
- CM7 3DY: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CM7 3EP: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- CM7 3DX: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- CM7 3PL: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cunnington Road · Nichols Grove · Hay Lane North · Thorpe Mews · Woodlands · Woodlands · Howard Close · Bartram Avenue South · Marks Gardens · Wheatley Avenue · Bishops Avenue · Beaumont Place
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.