CM8 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Guithavon Street, 0.8km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 1BJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 42.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00108794 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BJ.
166
55
£ 46,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, CM8 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1BJ. The average age is 54.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
16 sales · Mean £ 197,156
Terraced
£ 323,750
10 sales · Mean £ 327,950
Detached
£ 591,000
1 sales · Mean £ 591,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM8 1BJ is moderate at 56 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
Templars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
- Factory Gym1.0 km
- Witham Service Station0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Club0.6 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.2 km
- The Railway0.7 km
- The Swan0.2 km
- The White Horse PH0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
- Ifraaz0.2 km
- Thai Cottage0.2 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.0 km
- Trotters Cafe0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Kens Jerk Kitchen0.8 km
- Pop In0.9 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
- Witham0.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.8 km
- White Notley5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Collingwood Road0.2 km
- Collingwood Road0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence