Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

DRIVER WAY, CM8 2FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRIVER WAY, CM8 2FY.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CM8 2FY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

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

CM8 2FY is a safe, established residential area on Driver Way, 1.2km from Rivenhall in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 2FY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k, down 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2FY are sourced from Output Area E00188070 (shared with 25 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 2FY. The average age is 33.9. 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 Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 404,997

18 sales · Mean £ 405,274

Semi-Detached

£ 399,995

7 sales · Mean £ 371,425

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

CM8 2FY 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft11
Burglary8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils0.7 km
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Elm Hall Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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Chatten Free School

26 pupils0.7 km
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils0.8 km
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Southview School

Outstanding72 pupils0.9 km
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Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Home Needs Express0.7 km
  • Premier Templars0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
  • Premier (Texaco)0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.9 km
  • Little Elms PH0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mings1.0 km
  • The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway0.7 km
  • Lee Garden0.4 km
  • Little India0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pickles Playhouse1.0 km
  • Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.4 km
  • The Foyer0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.2 km
  • White Notley4.3 km
  • Kelvedon4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lime Close0.1 km
  • Poplar Close0.2 km
  • Yew Close0.3 km
  • Redwood Close0.4 km