Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

LUARD WAY, CM8 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUARD WAY, CM8 1DE.

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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 1DE 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

CM8 1DE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.

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

CM8 1DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Luard Way, 1.2km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 1DE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, up 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1DE 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 1DE. 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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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

Detached

£ 440,000

4 sales · Mean £ 433,125

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

Crime around CM8 1DE is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order17
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.3 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.4 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.4 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Nisa Witham0.8 km
  • Bex Bakes1.0 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.7 km
  • Witham Service Station0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
  • RAFA Club0.1 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.6 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.3 km
  • Ifraaz0.3 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.6 km
  • Thai Cottage0.2 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Spar Witham0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.8 km
  • The Witham House0.2 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.4 km
  • White Notley5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Bridge Hospital0.2 km
  • Howbridge Estate0.2 km