Demographics

Braintree and Great Notley in particular are attractive locations for occupiers due to the available labour supply, the high percentage employed in manufacturing as well as transportation and storage, and the relatively low cost of labour. 

House prices are lower than the regional average and this should encourage first time buyers and lower income families to locate in the area and help to maintain the future labour pool.

The working age population in Braintree is forecast to grow +1.1% over the next five years. Average weekly earnings are lower than the regional and UK average.