Postcode Analysis Maldon, East of England

HIGH RIDGE, CM8 3EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH RIDGE, CM8 3EE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

384

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 3EE 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM8 3EE's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £567k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.

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

CM8 3EE is a safe, established residential area on High Ridge, 0.3km from Great Braxted in Maldon. Administratively it sits within Great Totham ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CM8 3EE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, up 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3EE are sourced from Output Area E00111152 (shared with 27 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 3EE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 567,500

2 sales · Mean £ 567,500

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

CM8 3EE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Other crime1
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham4.1 km
  • Kelvedon5.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel7.3 km