Blackwater Way - CM7 9BU
Key Postcode Insights
CM7 9BU is a residential postcode situated on Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 818th largest of the 1,240 postcodes in the CM7 area.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 9 houses and 12 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £331,483
- 10 Year change
- up 29.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,252pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £418/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM7 9BU is a residential postcode situated on Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 818th largest of the 1,240 postcodes in the CM7 area.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 9 houses and 12 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £331,483
- 10 Year change
- up 29.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,252pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £418/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in CM7 9BU
- 2 Blackwater Way
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Blackwater Way
2 Bed House
- 6 Blackwater Way
House
- 7 Blackwater Way
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Blackwater Way
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM7 9BU sold for £355,000 on 14th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £331,483.
The CM7 9BU Sales Market has increased by 29.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.8% | £331,483 |
| June 2025 | 1.3% | £334,147 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £329,931 |
| June 2023 | -0.4% | £334,200 |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £335,670 |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £304,601 |
| June 2020 | -0.5% | £285,160 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £286,678 |
| June 2018 | 2.6% | £288,332 |
| June 2017 | 9.8% | £281,102 |
| June 2016 | 12.5% | £255,964 |
| June 2015 | 6.1% | £227,457 |
| June 2014 | 10.4% | £214,372 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £194,201 |
| June 2012 | -0.1% | £190,459 |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £190,603 |
| June 2010 | 8.8% | £187,011 |
| June 2009 | -13.1% | £171,876 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £197,742 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £202,840 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,252.
The CM7 9BU Rental Market has increased by 58.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.4% | £1,252pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £1,211pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.2% | £1,157pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.6% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £923pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £867pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £837pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £835pcm |
| June 2017 | 4% | £820pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.5% | £789pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.4% | £741pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.8% | £710pcm |
| June 2013 | 2% | £684pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.7% | £670pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.4% | £659pcm |
| June 2010 | 8.6% | £638pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.7% | £587pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.4% | £636pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £609pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 14th July 2025 for £355,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.1%.
CM7 9BU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£355,000 | 3 Bed House20, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU20, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU
- Sold Nov 2021£430,000 | 4 Bed House7, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU7, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU
- Sold Dec 2018£325,000 | 4 Bed House2, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU2, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU
Nearby Postcodes
CM7 9BU is the 818th largest and the 708th most expensive postcode out of the 1,240 postcodes in the CM7 area.
- CM7 9JR, Holly Brook, Braintree, CM7CM7 9JR7 Addresses|59 m away
- CM7 9BJ, Valley Road, Braintree, CM7CM7 9BJ27 Addresses|78 m away
- CM7 9BN, Julien Court Road, Braintree, CM7CM7 9BN26 Addresses|82 m away
- CM7 9YH, Bradfords Court, Braintree, CM7CM7 9YH3 Addresses|105 m away
- CM7 9BX, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7CM7 9BX31 Addresses|116 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (13)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2021£430,000 | 4 Bed House7, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU7, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BU
- Sold Nov 2024£375,000 | 3 Bed House46, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BX46, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BX
- Sold Oct 2022£365,000 | 3 Bed House61, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BX61, Blackwater Way, Braintree, CM7 9BX
Schools Nearby
- Great Bradfords Junior School600 m away
- Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree700 m away
- Tabor Academy1.3 km away
- Alec Hunter Academy1.8 km away
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM7 9BU is Braintree station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Braintree|1.0 km away
- Braintree Freeport|1.8 km away
- Cressing (Essex)|3.8 km away
- White Notley|5.7 km away
