Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1AQ.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 43, CM8 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CM8 1AQ is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

Within the CM8 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00108795 (shared with 199 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 1AQ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around CM8 1AQ is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting32
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.5 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.7 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.3 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.3 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.6 km
  • Witham Service Station0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • RAFA Club0.5 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.4 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.1 km
  • Ifraaz0.1 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe1.0 km
  • Thai Cottage0.1 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Witham House0.1 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.8 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.7 km
  • White Notley5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Newland Street0.1 km
  • Newland Street0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Collingwood Road0.3 km
  • The George0.3 km