Living in Braintree
Braintree is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 151,677 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 16%, #60 of 388), early retirees (top 18%, #66 of 387), retired couples (top 22%, #82 of 378).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 46 min and sets around 15:49; in late June it sets around 21:21.
How Braintree ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #245 of 378 | #25 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #270 of 387 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #300 of 378 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #291 of 378 | #23 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #82 of 378 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #138 of 378 | #23 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #66 of 387 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #170 of 368 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #161 of 367 | #21 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #135 of 362 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #204 of 387 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #142 of 368 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #211 of 361 | #24 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 60 | #139 of 354 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #270 of 378 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #255 of 388 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #158 of 363 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #130 of 387 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #141 of 378 | #24 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #112 of 388 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #206 of 388 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #159 of 388 | #12 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #30 of 388 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #107 of 388 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #162 of 388 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #134 of 209 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #60 of 388 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #198 of 368 | #19 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chelmsford 17 km
- Maldon 19 km
- Colchester 21 km
- Uttlesford 24 km
- Babergh 27 km
- Rochford 31 km
- Basildon 32 km
- Brentwood 33 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.