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HOWBRIDGE ROAD, CM8 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWBRIDGE ROAD, CM8 1BY.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1BY 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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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 1BY combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM8 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Howbridge Road, 1.4km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 1BY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00108840 (shared with 7 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 1BY. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

1 sales · Mean £ 620,000

Semi-Detached

£ 317,500

1 sales · Mean £ 317,500

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

CM8 1BY has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order7
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.2 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.2 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.6 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Nisa Witham0.7 km
  • Bex Bakes0.8 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
  • Witham Service Station0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • RAFA Club0.2 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.8 km
  • The Swan0.4 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ifraaz0.4 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.5 km
  • Thai Cottage0.4 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar Witham0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.7 km
  • The Witham House0.4 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.3 km
  • White Notley5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Howbridge Estate0.1 km
  • Howbridge Estate0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Pelly Avenue0.2 km