Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

MILL LANE, CM8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, CM8 1BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

353

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1BW 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM8 1BW'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.

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

CM8 1BW is a mixed residential area on Mill Lane, 1.0km 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00108792 (shared with 28 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 1BW. 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

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 211,000

3 sales · Mean £ 220,666

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CM8 1BW is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.3 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.6 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.2 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Nisa Witham0.8 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
  • Witham Service Station0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Cross Keys1.0 km
  • RAFA Club0.3 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.4 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.1 km
  • Ifraaz0.1 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.8 km
  • Thai Cottage0.1 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Spar Witham1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.8 km
  • The Witham House0.1 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.0 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.5 km
  • White Notley5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Newland Street0.3 km
  • Spinks Lane0.3 km
  • Spinks Lane0.3 km