About Brays Grove

Brays Grove is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, within the country of England. It falls within the CM18 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by open countryside and is surrounded by agricultural land, with a mix of farmland and woodland nearby. The village is not particularly large, with a modest number of homes and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. It is accessible by road and lies within easy reach of nearby towns and villages. The local community is small but active, with residents enjoying the rural setting and the surrounding natural environment. There are no major attractions or facilities within the village itself, but it offers a calm and tranquil lifestyle for those who live there.

School Ratings in Brays Grove

Families in Brays Grove have access to 67 local schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brays Grove

Homes sell for an average of £302K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £292K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brays Grove

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Brays Grove, with 64 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brays Grove

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brays Grove around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brays Grove

Brays Grove benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,560 sales

Average Price £302K
£12K — £5M
Detached £485K 184
Semi £360K 278
Terraced £292K 1,596
Flat £178K 448

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

45 Primary
9 Secondary
13 Other
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Primary Good 124 yards Passmores Academy Secondary Good 0.1 miles Pear Tree Mead Academy Primary 0.2 miles Purford Green Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Har3 Potter Street Family Hub Delivery Site Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Potter Street Academy Primary Good 0.4 miles William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles William Martin Church of England Junior School Primary Good 0.5 miles Beckmead Moundwood Academy 0.6 miles The Greenwell Academy 0.6 miles Latton Green Primary Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Secondary Good 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brays Grove IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Brays Grove are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
3/10
Health
6/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
7,953 Children (0-15) 21%
23,073 Working Age 62%
8,331 Older (60+) 22%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 40.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brays Grove 716 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Brays Grove are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

305 Violence & Sexual Offences
64 Anti-Social Behaviour
64 Criminal Damage & Arson
59 Other Theft
52 Shoplifting
41 Public Order
39 Drugs
31 Vehicle Crime
20 Burglary
15 Weapons
10 Robbery
9 Other Crime
4 Bicycle Theft
3 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Roydon Train Station 3.9 miles
Sawbridgeworth Train Station 4.3 miles
Rye House Train Station 5 miles
St Margarets (Herts) Train Station 5.6 miles
Broxbourne Train Station 5.7 miles
Cheshunt Train Station 7.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Latton Bush 0 yards Potter Street 0.6 miles Tye Green 0.6 miles Stewards 0.9 miles Harlow 0.9 miles Foster Street 1.2 miles Passmores 1.2 miles Mark Hall South 1.2 miles Kingsmoor 1.4 miles Hastingwood 1.4 miles Netteswell 1.4 miles The High 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Harlow
County Essex
Ward Toddbrook
Constituency Harlow
Parish Harlow, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in CM18 30 shown View all streets

A414 1 Abbotsweld 7 Aylets Field 1 Barley Croft 3 Barn Mead 6 Berecroft 7 Bishopsfield 3 Brays Mead 3 Brooklane Field 1 Bushey Croft 2 Cecil Court 2 Charters Cross 1 Chiron Square 1 Chorus Close 1 Church Leys 6 Clifton Hatch 2 Clover Field 1 Commonside Road 6 Copshall Close 3 Corner Meadow 1 Echo Lane 1 Eve Drive 1 Finchmoor 3 Five Acres 5 Gibb Croft 1 Gladden Court 1 Great Brays 1 Great Leylands 2 Hawthorns 1 Highfield 1

Postcodes in CM18 50 shown View all postcodes

CM18 6AA CM18 6AB CM18 6AD CM18 6AE CM18 6AF CM18 6AG CM18 6AH CM18 6AJ CM18 6AL CM18 6AN CM18 6AP CM18 6AQ CM18 6AR CM18 6AS CM18 6AT CM18 6AU CM18 6AW CM18 6BA CM18 6BB CM18 6BD CM18 6BE CM18 6BG CM18 6BH CM18 6BJ CM18 6BL CM18 6BN CM18 6BW CM18 6BX CM18 6BY CM18 6BZ CM18 6DA CM18 6DB CM18 6DD CM18 6DE CM18 6DF CM18 6DL CM18 6DN CM18 6DP CM18 6DR CM18 6DS CM18 6DT CM18 6DU CM18 6DW CM18 6DX CM18 6DY CM18 6DZ CM18 6EA CM18 6EB CM18 6ED CM18 6EE