Philips Close Rayne, Braintree
13 addresses across 1 postcode (CM77), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3901544.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Raynehall Green, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 74 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £532,500 | £520,000 | £545,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £311,000 | £311,000 | £311,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £219,995 | £219,995 | £219,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £111,400 | £111,400 | £111,400 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | 6 CM77 6DB | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2022 | 5 CM77 6DB | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 9 CM77 6DB | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 12 CM77 6DB | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2015 | 6 CM77 6DB | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 1 CM77 6DB | Detached | £311,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | 10 CM77 6DB | Detached | £219,995 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 5 CM77 6DB | Detached | £111,400 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (42% 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 72 m and 74 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM77 6DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Swan Rayne | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 19 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Blandford Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Christchurch Pharmacy | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Braintree Dental Studio | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police - Braintree District | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Applegreen - Rayne Rd Service Station Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Raynehall Green 2,270 m² | 250 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oak Meadow 3.8 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rayne Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m north-east. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rayne Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Moor's Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Panfield Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| White Court Woods | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Milch Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welsh Princess CM77 6RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Nasda Store CM77 6RW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant CM77 6RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Three Panda's Express Ltd CM77 6RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Swan CM77 6RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Post Office CM77 6RR | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2018 |
| 47 Bar & Restaurant CM77 6RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Rayne Primary \& Nursery School CM77 6BZ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Booking Hall CM77 6RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Meadows Residential Home CM77 6SZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foundry Way (6); On or near The Maltings (5); On or near The Street (4); On or near Philips Road (4); On or near Barnards Orchard (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 Three Panda's Express Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CM77 6RW) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 16 July 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CM77 6DB: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Philips Road · The Paddocks · Smiths Field · Barnards Orchard · The Maltings · Blyth's Way · Hance Lane · Gore Lane · Makemores · Elm Walk · Medley Road · Foundry 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.