Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 3LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 3LJ.

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

378

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM8 3LJ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM8 3LJ is a sought-after residential area within the CM8 district of Braintree. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Peverel & Terling ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 3LJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00108677 (shared with 23 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 3LJ. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

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

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hatfield Peverel Football Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Olivers Nurseries Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Strawberry Tea Rooms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hatfield Peverel2.8 km
  • Witham3.2 km
  • White Notley7.3 km