The average house price in Braintree is £321,012, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Braintree house price trends over the last 30 years.
£449,101
£172,926
£333,368
£285,736
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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 an above average crime rate for an East of England town, with around 59 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 21% below the national average, and 11% below the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Braintree?
Braintree has 19 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Notley Green Primary School and Bocking Primary School. Note: 3 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.