CM8 1AR 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.
Day-to-day life in CM8 1AR has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00108792 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM8 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1AR.
353
45
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1AR 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 45, CM8 1AR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1AR. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AR is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Maltings Academy
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Infant School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
Chipping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Ahabazaar Ltd0.7 km
- Witham Service Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Club0.5 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.3 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- The Swan0.2 km
- The White Horse PH1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
- Ifraaz0.2 km
- Thai Cottage0.2 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
- Trotters Cafe0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kens Jerk Kitchen0.9 km
- Pop In1.0 km
- The Witham House0.2 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham0.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.8 km
- White Notley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Street0.0 km
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Collingwood Road0.3 km
- Collingwood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81AR · Data under Open Government Licence