Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, CM8 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, CM8 1AP.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CM8 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM8 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Nightingale Close, 1.4km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM8 1AP has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00188019 (shared with 8 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 1AP. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CM8 1AP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary11
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.3 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.6 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.7 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

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Nisa Witham0.3 km
  • Bex Bakes0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
  • RAFA Club0.4 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.9 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ifraaz0.7 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.4 km
  • Saxon Arms0.9 km
  • Thai Cottage0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar Witham0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.3 km
  • The Witham House0.7 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.2 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel2.9 km
  • White Notley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shortridge Court0.1 km
  • Shortridge Court0.1 km
  • Boydin Close0.2 km
  • Claudius Way0.2 km
  • Bridge Hospital0.2 km