Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

PURCELL ROAD, CM8 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURCELL ROAD, CM8 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

358

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 1AF combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£504k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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

CM8 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Purcell Road in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 1AF offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k, up 7.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00173963 (shared with 9 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 1AF. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

12 sales · Mean £ 471,582

Detached

£ 508,000

5 sales · Mean £ 522,000

Terraced

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

CM8 1AF has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.3 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.5 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.6 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Nisa Witham0.5 km
  • Bex Bakes0.4 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • RAFA Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.2 km
  • Saxon Arms0.5 km
  • The Strawberry Tea Rooms1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar Witham0.1 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel2.7 km
  • White Notley5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Town End Field0.2 km
  • Maltings Lane0.2 km
  • Maltings Lane0.2 km
  • Greenwell Road0.3 km
  • Chipping Hill School0.3 km