CM8 1BH 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.
The people who live in CM8 1BH are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 65 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00108797 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1BH.
226
65
£ 46,800 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1BH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM8 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 65, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (65) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1BH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM8 1BH is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Chipping Hill Primary School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Nisa Witham0.9 km
- Ahabazaar Ltd0.7 km
- Witham Service Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cross Keys1.0 km
- RAFA Club0.3 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.4 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- The Swan0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.0 km
- Ifraaz0.1 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.9 km
- Thai Cottage0.0 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.9 km
- The Witham House0.0 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.0 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.6 km
- White Notley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.0 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Newland Street0.2 km
- Newland Street0.2 km
- Hatfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81BH · Data under Open Government Licence