Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

NEWLAND STREET, CM8 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND STREET, CM8 1AE.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM8 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM8 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 65, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newland Street, 1.1km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 65 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00108797 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1AE. The average age is 64.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

57 sales · Mean £ 139,605

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CM8 1AE is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.4 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.5 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.4 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Nisa Witham0.9 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.7 km
  • Witham Service Station0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • RAFA Club0.2 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.5 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.1 km
  • Ifraaz0.2 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.8 km
  • Thai Cottage0.1 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Spar Witham0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.9 km
  • The Witham House0.1 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.1 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.5 km
  • White Notley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Hatfield Road0.3 km
  • Hatfield Road0.3 km
  • Newland Street0.3 km