Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

NEWLAND STREET, CM8 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND STREET, CM8 1AA.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM8 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CM8 1AA is a mixed residential area on Newland Street, 0.9km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00108795 (shared with 199 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 1AA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

Crime around CM8 1AA is moderate at 76 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 offences92
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting32
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.6 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.7 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.3 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.3 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.6 km
  • Factory Gym1.0 km
  • Witham Service Station0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • RAFA Club0.5 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.3 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
  • Ifraaz0.2 km
  • Thai Cottage0.2 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • Trotters Cafe0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Witham House0.2 km
  • Tommy Tuckers1.0 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.8 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.8 km
  • White Notley5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Newland Street0.0 km
  • Newland Street0.0 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Collingwood Road0.2 km
  • The George0.2 km