Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

MANORS WAY, CM8 3QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANORS WAY, CM8 3QR.

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

234

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, CM8 3QR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.6% year-on-year.

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

CM8 3QR is a safe, established residential area on Manors Way in Silver End. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% 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: Average house prices are around £285k, up 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3QR are sourced from Output Area E00108505 (shared with 3 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 3QR. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 258,500

4 sales · Mean £ 256,750

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,333

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

CM8 3QR has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Silver End Academy

Good294 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Silver End Food \& Wine Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crittall Athletic Social Club0.3 km
  • Silver End Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Silver End United Football Club0.3 km
  • Western Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Flacks Coffee0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Buffalo Chicken0.3 km
  • Cod Father0.3 km
  • Lucky Star0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • White Notley1.8 km
  • Cressing2.7 km
  • Braintree Freeport4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Silver Street0.2 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km
  • Silver Street0.3 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km