Relatively wealthy Braintree has supported just one asylum seeker in recent months while deprived Rochdale hosted 734
Situated in the heart of rural Essex, Braintree offers a lot of options. London Liverpool Street station is only an hour on the train or, if you fancy a day at the beach, you can drive south for roughly the same time until you hit Southend. There is also plenty to take in closer to home, with horse riding available at the country park in nearby Great Notley.
Though not without its share of problems, residents in the town – and the surrounding areas that make up the local government district – can claim to live in a nice area. The regional average income 9% higher than the national average – and the crime rate is among the lowest in the country. The district is bisected by a Westminster constituency boundary to the south of the town, meaning the Tory big beasts Priti Patel, the home secretary, and James Cleverly provide representation in House of Commons.