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.
CM8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 1DR.
166
55
£ 46,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Maltings Academy
Howbridge Infant School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Acorn Academy
Powers Hall Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Templars Academy
Chipping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- East Of England Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CM81DR · Data under Open Government Licence