CM8 is a postcode district in Maldon, East of England, covering 879 active and 308 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM8 (11%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM8 are around £494k, up 40.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM8 at 238 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM8 postcode area.
35,451
42
£ 45,417 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £494k. Property prices are trending up 40.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chipping Hill Primary School
Howbridge Infant School
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
New Rickstones Academy
Maltings Academy
Powers Hall Academy
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Templars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Premier Templars
- Holland And Barrett
- Home Needs Express
- Lidl
- Locoespresso Ltd
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Crittall Athletic Social Club
- Cross Keys
- Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn
- Little Elms PH
- RAFA Club
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- AKA Restaurant & Lounge
- Aramark At Aegon
- Astare Restaurant
- Bakehouse Express (Witham) LTD
- Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda
- East Of England Co-op
- East Of England Co-op
- Iceland
- Morrisons
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bikash Takeaway
- Buffalo Chicken
- Churchill's
- Cod Father
- Domino's Pizza
- + 23 more
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