CM8 1PJ is a safe, established residential area on Faber Road in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00108832 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FABER ROAD, CM8 1PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FABER ROAD, CM8 1PJ.
313
39
£ 41,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM8 1PJ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1PJ. The average age is 39.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,500
Flat
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1PJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Maltings Academy
Howbridge Infant School
Chipping Hill Primary School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Nisa Witham0.2 km
- Bex Bakes0.7 km
- McColls0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cross Keys0.8 km
- RAFA Club0.6 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- Witham Town Football And Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.9 km
- Ifraaz0.9 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.5 km
- Saxon Arms0.7 km
- Thai Cottage0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Witham0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.2 km
- The Witham House0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.2 km
- UK Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel2.7 km
- White Notley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Claudius Way0.1 km
- Boydin Close0.1 km
- Maltings Lane0.2 km
- Maltings Lane0.2 km
- Shortridge Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81PJ · Data under Open Government Licence