Meadow Close Panfield, Braintree
37 addresses across 1 postcode (CM7), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3901269.
- Sales: 50 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 10, E: 7).
- 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 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Braintree, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 77 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 Blandford Medical Centre, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £340,000 | £315,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £270,000 | £226,900 | £375,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £265,000 | £235,000 | £285,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £167,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 12 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 15 CM7 5AE | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2021 | 33 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 24 CM7 5AE | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 31 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 1 May 2020 | 15 CM7 5AE | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 32 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2018 | 25 CM7 5AE | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2018 | 33 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £226,900 | |
| 12 Jul 2018 | 7 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | 19 CM7 5AE | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 18 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 18 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £167,480 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Aug 2014 | 29 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2013 | 27 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2012 | 8 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 29 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2011 | GARNETTS CM7 5AE | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 21 Sep 2009 | 29 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 27 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 18 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 17 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 26 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £222,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 1 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2006 | 31 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2006 | 7 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 22 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 30 CM7 5AE | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2002 | 29 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 2 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2002 | 27 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 13 CM7 5AE | Detached | £148,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 7 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 6 Jun 2000 | 13 CM7 5AE | Detached | £131,500 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 1 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2000 | 7 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 16 CM7 5AE | Detached | £123,500 | |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 10 CM7 5AE | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 17 Sep 1998 | 26 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 2 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1998 | 6 CM7 5AE | Detached | £99,000 | |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 6 CM7 5AE | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 16 CM7 5AE | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 10 CM7 5AE | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 17 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 7 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 27 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 23 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 31 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 10 Feb 1995 | 33 CM7 5AE | Semi-detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (10); House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (9); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 2, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 7, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 8, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 9, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 10, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 14, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 18, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 19, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 24, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 25, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 29, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 32, Meadow Close, Panfield
- 33, Meadow Close, Panfield
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 (28% of about 980 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 75 m and 77 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 5AE | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thistledown Panfield | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Blandford Medical Centre | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Christchurch Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police - Braintree District | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Chelmsford Star Coop Bocking, Bocking | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,950 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) east. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Barn 80 Metres West North West of Great Priory Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Panfield Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Saling Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oxney Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Cow Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Sheeringhall Spring | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Panfield Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 37 | 37 |
None of the street's 37 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell CM7 5AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kynaston Road (6); On or near Meadow Close (3); On or near Bell Lane (2); On or near Ketleys View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 5AE: 37 addresses of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.