Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1DR.

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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 1DR 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

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in CM8 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CM8 1DR is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 1DR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1DR 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 1DR. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around CM8 1DR is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.5 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils1.0 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.0 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils1.4 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd1.0 km
  • Witham Service Station0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn1.0 km
  • RAFA Club0.6 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.1 km
  • The Railway0.6 km
  • The Swan0.4 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ifraaz0.3 km
  • Thai Cottage0.4 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • Witham Town Lunch Club0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pop In0.8 km
  • Spa Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • The Witham House0.4 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.7 km
  • White Notley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Armond Road0.3 km
  • Collingwood Road0.3 km
  • Collingwood Road0.3 km
  • Newland Street0.3 km
  • Newland Street0.3 km