Larns Walk Braintree
13 addresses across 1 postcode (CM7), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 3903185.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £470,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- 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 E; 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, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 180 m away, and Marshalls Park (12 hectares) is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blandford Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £369,995 | £364,995 | £469,995 |
| 2020 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1 CM7 2BL | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | 25 CM7 2BL | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2021 | 5 CM7 2BL | Detached | £419,995 | New build. |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 3 CM7 2BL | Detached | £364,995 | New build. |
| 4 Jun 2021 | 1 CM7 2BL | Detached | £469,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 7 CM7 2BL | Semi-detached | £364,995 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 9 CM7 2BL | Semi-detached | £369,995 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 25 CM7 2BL | Flat or maisonette | £249,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2020 (7); 2021 (5).
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 E (26% of about 950 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)
- 263 Rayne Road, Braintree: up to 12 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
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 57 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 2BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tortoiseshell Way Braintree | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blandford Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Christchurch Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Michaels House | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police - Braintree District | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - Braintree SF Connect, Notely Cross Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Marshalls Park 12 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,950 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,010 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| White Court Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Cuckoo Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Panfield Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Strait's Mill Gravel Pit | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Polly's Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 13 |
11 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Notley High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| White Court School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tabor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holiday Inn Express CM77 7AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Toby Carvery CM77 7AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| BP Braintree SFC CM77 7AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Hawthorns CM7 1TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| King William IV PH CM77 7PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Cloughton Avenue (11); On or near Moody Lane (9); On or near Cathcart Close (8); On or near Larns Walk (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- Food hygiene ratings BP Braintree SFC (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, CM77 7AB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CM7 2BL: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Cloughton Avenue · Phoenix Road · Phoenix Road · Cathcart Close · Legg Close · Hutley Road · Goodwin Close · Moody Lane · Townrow Avenue · Hannay Street · B1256 · Gowers Drive
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.