CM8 1LB is a sought-after residential area on Brain Road, 0.3km from Powers Hall End in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham West ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 1LB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00108866 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAIN ROAD, CM8 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAIN ROAD, CM8 1LB.
287
46
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM8 1LB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £340k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1LB. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 303,000
6 sales · Mean £ 301,041
Terraced
£ 382,000
1 sales · Mean £ 382,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1LB has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
Templars Academy
Maltings Academy
Elm Hall Primary School
New Rickstones Academy
Southview School
Howbridge Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nk Off Licence0.6 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Locoespresso Ltd0.9 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
- Premier (Texaco)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn0.7 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.8 km
- The Railway0.6 km
- The White Horse PH0.6 km
- Witham Town Football And Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- East Of England Co-op0.2 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Kens Jerk Kitchen0.6 km
- Mings0.8 km
- Pop In0.6 km
- Spa Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.0 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.7 km
- White Notley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Spa Road0.1 km
- Spa Road0.1 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
- Hamble Close0.3 km
- Bure Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81LB · Data under Open Government Licence