Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

226

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.4 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.4 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 Ltd0.5 km
  • Witham Service Station0.3 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 Swan0.2 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

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

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