Pittingales Crescent Braintree
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (CM7), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3903258.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 30).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Braintree, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blyth's Meadow Surgery, about 350 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 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
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2019 (30). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (13).
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 B (45% of about 1,010 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 (120 m)
- Unit 3, The Mazes, East Street, Braintree: up to 5 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Land rear of 138-142 (Kwik Fit) South Street: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Tabor House, Bocking, Braintree (phase 2): up to 16 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Unit F Ground Floor And First Floor, New Mills, Silks Way, Braintree: up to 7 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 5 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 3AY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CM7 3AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CM7 3JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM7 3AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM7 3JJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Braintree 631,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Braintree Freeport 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Cressing (Essex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Four Seasons Braintree | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Braintree Town Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Braintree Station Car Park | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blyth's Meadow Surgery | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadows Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alba Dental Care | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Michael's Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Braintree Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,050 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) west. 82 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| The Constitutional Club and Shops | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| 11, Bradford Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bradford House | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Strait's Mill Gravel Pit | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Darby's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Templeborder Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Polly's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Lanham Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alec Hunter Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyons Hall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Notley High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Cafe CM7 3JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Evlyn CM7 3JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Bishop Nick Ltd CM7 3JJ | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2018 |
| (BOMB At) The Rib Shack CM7 3JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| JoJo's CM7 3NN | Mobile caterer | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taste Of China CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Golden Fried Chicken CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Currybox CM7 3PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Yak & Yeti Gurkha's CM7 3PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| The Kavern CM7 3JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| BFC Peri Peri Burger Kebab Fried Chicken CM7 3QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza CM7 9EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Express CM7 9EL | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Braintree Cafe CM7 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Abbeyfield Great Bradfords House CM7 9GD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trotters Field (29); On or near Ushers Meadow (21); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (16); On or near Carier Close (12); On or near Albert Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- 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 3AY: 31 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- CM7 3AX: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- CM7 3JJ: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Carier Close · East Street · St Mary's Road · Trotters Field · Benfield Way · Albert Road · Enterprise Court · Ushers Meadow · Beaumont Place · Maltings View · Bishops Avenue · John Ray Street
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.