CM8 2LE is a safe, established residential area on Elm Rise, 1.1km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham North ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 2LE offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00108817 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM RISE, CM8 2LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM RISE, CM8 2LE.
283
44
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 2LE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM8 2LE spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 2LE. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 307,485
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 2LE has low crime rates — 42 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
Templars Academy
Elm Hall Primary School
New Rickstones Academy
Southview School
Chatten Free School
Acorn Academy
Powers Hall Academy
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Home Needs Express0.2 km
- Premier Templars0.2 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Locoespresso Ltd1.0 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn0.7 km
- The Cherry Tree0.4 km
- The White Horse PH0.9 km
- Little Elms PH0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kens Jerk Kitchen1.0 km
- Mings0.6 km
- Pop In0.9 km
- The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway0.2 km
- Lee Garden0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.6 km
- The Foyer0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.1 km
- White Notley3.9 km
- Hatfield Peverel5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Campbell Road0.1 km
- Cross Road0.2 km
- Rickstones School0.2 km
- Rickstones School0.2 km
- Redwood Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM82LE · Data under Open Government Licence