CM8 1BN 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00108792 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUITHAVON STREET, CM8 1BN.
353
45
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM8 1BN's 66% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1BN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 103,000
1 sales · Mean £ 103,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM8 1BN is moderate at 79 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Factory Gym0.9 km
- Witham Service Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Club0.6 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.3 km
- The Railway0.7 km
- The Swan0.3 km
- The White Horse PH0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
- Ifraaz0.2 km
- Thai Cottage0.3 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.1 km
- Trotters Cafe0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kens Jerk Kitchen0.9 km
- Pop In0.9 km
- The Witham House0.3 km
- Tommy Tuckers1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The White Hart Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham0.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.8 km
- White Notley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Street0.0 km
- Newland Street0.1 km
- Collingwood Road0.2 km
- Collingwood Road0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81BN · Data under Open Government Licence