Braintree

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Braintree. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Braintree, not our estimates.

• 1,596 births and 1,588 deaths: natural change added 8 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 2,002 people.
• International migration (net) added 702 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 14.
• Altogether the population grew by 2,726 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Braintree: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Braintree’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Braintree moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

average house price and average private rent rose faster than pay over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Conservative (2026) — Conservative 25, Other and independent 10, Labour 9, Green 4, Reform UK 1 of 49 seats.

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Braintree’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

9,980 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · down 1.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£39,712
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,596people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013147,084people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022155,268people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026147,084people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026155,265people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026147,084people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026155,265people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026155,266people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026147,084people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026155,268people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026147,084people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026155,268people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 7.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262,665people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.2 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262.7%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 3.9% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,280
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,588people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,755kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202510.7%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202610,924kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · up 0.9 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20262%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 2.0% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£330,637
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202516.6
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202517.9%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20262,002people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,477people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026702people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026775people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20268people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202614people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 2.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025164,304people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · down 0.7 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20262.8%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 2.8% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,217
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 5.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£826

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Braintree; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Braintree, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,824Year ending March 2021→£2,280Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Braintree, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,824 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,280 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £457 or 25.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,280 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,824 in the year ending March 2021 = £457, which is 25.0% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,280.34 and 1,823.57, and 2,280.34 − 1,823.57 = 456.77.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Braintree, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,824 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,280 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £457 or 25.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £26,6642008→£39,7122025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Braintree, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,664 in 2008 to £39,712 in 2025, a change of £13,048 or 48.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £39,712 in 2025 − £26,664 in 2008 = £13,048, which is 48.9% of the figure for 2008.

  17 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Braintree, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,664 in 2008 to £39,712 in 2025, a change of £13,048 or 48.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £5242008→£8262025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Braintree, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £524 in 2008 to £826 in 2025, a change of £302 or 57.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £826 in 2025 − £524 in 2008 = £302, which is 57.6% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 825.50 and 523.80, and 825.50 − 523.80 = 301.70.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Braintree, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £524 in 2008 to £826 in 2025, a change of £302 or 57.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 528Year to mid-2012→2,002Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Braintree, net internal migration by local authority rose from 528 in Year to mid-2012 to 2,002 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,474 or 279.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  2,002 in Year to mid-2025 − 528 in Year to mid-2012 = 1,474, which is 279.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, net internal migration by local authority rose from 528 in Year to mid-2012 to 2,002 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,474 or 279.2% (ONS).

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• 427Year to mid-2012→1,477Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Braintree, international migration into a local authority rose from 427 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,477 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,050 or 245.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,477 in Year to mid-2025 − 427 in Year to mid-2012 = 1,050, which is 245.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, international migration into a local authority rose from 427 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,477 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,050 or 245.9% (ONS).

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• 423Year to mid-2012→775Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Braintree, international migration out of a local authority rose from 423 in Year to mid-2012 to 775 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 352 or 83.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  775 in Year to mid-2025 − 423 in Year to mid-2012 = 352, which is 83.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, international migration out of a local authority rose from 423 in Year to mid-2012 to 775 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 352 or 83.2% (ONS).

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• 4Year to mid-2012→702Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Braintree, net international migration by local authority rose from 4 in Year to mid-2012 to 702 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 698 or 17450.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  702 in Year to mid-2025 − 4 in Year to mid-2012 = 698, which is 17450.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, net international migration by local authority rose from 4 in Year to mid-2012 to 702 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 698 or 17450.0% (ONS).

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• 1,767Year to mid-2012→1,596Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Braintree, births by local authority fell from 1,767 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,596 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 171 or 9.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,596 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,767 in Year to mid-2012 = −171, which is 9.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, births by local authority fell from 1,767 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,596 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 171 or 9.7% (ONS).

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• 1,344Year to mid-2012→1,588Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Braintree, deaths by local authority rose from 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,588 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 244 or 18.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,588 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 = 244, which is 18.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, deaths by local authority rose from 1,344 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,588 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 244 or 18.2% (ONS).

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• 423Year to mid-2012→8Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Braintree, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 423 in Year to mid-2012 to 8 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 415 or 98.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  8 in Year to mid-2025 − 423 in Year to mid-2012 = −415, which is 98.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 423 in Year to mid-2012 to 8 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 415 or 98.1% (ONS).

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• -26Year to mid-2012→14Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Braintree, other population change by local authority rose from -26 in Year to mid-2012 to 14 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 153.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  14 in Year to mid-2025 − -26 in Year to mid-2012 = 40, which is 153.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Braintree, other population change by local authority rose from -26 in Year to mid-2012 to 14 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 153.8% (ONS).

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Compare Braintree with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Braintree and Birmingham
• Braintree and Leeds
• Braintree and North Yorkshire
• Braintree and Somerset
• Braintree and Cornwall
• Braintree and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Braintree said then and says now, with the periods named. Braintree since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Braintree are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.