Side-by-side comparison of CM4 Ingatestone and CM7 Braintree covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM7 is the more affordable option at £312,500 median vs £670,000 in CM4. CM4 has lower recorded crime (571 vs 4,308 offences over 13 months). CM7 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CM4 Ingatestone | CM7 Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £670,000 | £312,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,258 | £2,280 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 571 | 4,308 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 15.1 | 61.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 65.8 | 87.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.