CM8 1AY is a mixed residential area located 1.0km 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 1AY has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00108797 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM8 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1AY.
226
65
£ 46,800 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1AY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM8 1AY — age 65, 61% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM8 1AY is moderate at 76 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 Ltd0.5 km
- Witham Service Station0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Club0.5 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.4 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- The Swan0.2 km
- Witham Town Football And Social Club1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
- Ifraaz0.2 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe1.0 km
- Thai Cottage0.2 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- The Witham House0.2 km
- Tommy Tuckers1.0 km
- UK Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fat Boys1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham0.9 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.8 km
- White Notley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- The George0.3 km
- Collingwood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81AY · Data under Open Government Licence