Marram Close Braintree
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (CM7), about 60 m long. USRN 3903074.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £289,995 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- 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 280 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blyth's Meadow Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | £289,995 | £289,995 | £354,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2016 | 1 CM7 1GR | Detached | £354,995 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 8 CM7 1GR | Detached | £354,995 | New build. |
| 10 Jun 2016 | 2 CM7 1GR | Detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 27 May 2016 | 6 CM7 1GR | Detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 26 May 2016 | 4 CM7 1GR | Detached | £289,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2016 (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 C (46% of about 820 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)
- The Rose and Crown, Masefield Road, Braintree: up to 14 homes, pending decision (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 302 Cressing Road, Braintree: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 49 m and 50 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 1GR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 1TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 280 m |
| Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Freeport Railway Station Braintree | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Braintree Station Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 22.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blyth's Meadow Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Challis Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakmoor Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Braintree Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chelmsford Star Coop Challis Lane | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Park Drive Play Area 360 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,760 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Black Notley Lodge, a listed building (Grade II*), 890 m (0.6 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Notley Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Templeborder Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Lanham Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Strait's Mill Gravel Pit | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Polly's Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Notley High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland And Barrett CM77 8YH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Griffin Dairies Ltd CM7 1NB | Distributors/Transporters | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Top Dog CM77 8YH | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Wagamama CM77 8YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Smashed CM77 8YH | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Cappadocia Moments CM77 8YH | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co CM77 8YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Real Greek CM77 8YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CM77 8YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food CM7 8YH | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Goldingham Hall (Goldingham Drive Community Preschool) CM7 1AW | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Gelato E Ciambella CM77 8YH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Haribo Outlet Store CM77 8YH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Nandos CM77 8YJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Five Guys CM77 8YJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bamboo Crescent (23); On or near Reed Meadows (7); On or near Barley Court (3); On or near Putter Court (2); On or near Woodrush Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Bamboo Crescent · Putter Court · Barley Court · Reed Meadows · Woodrush Close · Leonard Mews · Cowpar Mews · Greene View · Hitchin Mews · Ingram Mews · Penn Mews · Rye Grass Way
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.