Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 1HY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

248

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, CM8 1HY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CM8 1HY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Little Braxted in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 1HY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 62) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00108798 (shared with 12 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 1HY. The average age is 62.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

CM8 1HY has low crime rates — 38 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft11
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.6 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.2 km
  • Witham Service Station0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • RAFA Club0.7 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour1.0 km
  • The Swan0.6 km
  • Stepfield Snooker Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ifraaz0.7 km
  • Thai Cottage0.6 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Witham House0.6 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bikash Takeaway0.6 km
  • Churchill's0.7 km
  • Empire House0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.9 km
  • White Notley6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Constance Close0.3 km
  • Constance Close0.4 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.4 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.4 km