| Council | Braintree |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
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Is Braintree a nice place to live?
Braintree is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex.
How safe is Braintree?
Braintree has a low crime rate of 85.8 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and The Avenue, as reported by Essex Police.
What are the best schools in Braintree?
Braintree has 19 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Stisted Church of England Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include White Court School and Notley Green Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Braintree?
The majority of residents in Braintree identify as White (British) (87%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.