Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BJ.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order25
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson16

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 pupils0.8 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.2 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.2 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.5 km
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

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

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