CM8 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Nightingale Close, 1.4km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM8 1AP has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00188019 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, CM8 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, CM8 1AP.
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36
£ 46,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1AP 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
CM8 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1AP. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1AP has low crime rates — 29 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Maltings Academy
Howbridge Infant School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Chipping Hill Primary School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Nisa Witham0.3 km
- Bex Bakes0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cross Keys0.7 km
- RAFA Club0.4 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.9 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- Witham Town Football And Social Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.7 km
- Ifraaz0.7 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.4 km
- Saxon Arms0.9 km
- Thai Cottage0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Witham0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.3 km
- The Witham House0.7 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.2 km
- UK Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel2.9 km
- White Notley5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shortridge Court0.1 km
- Shortridge Court0.1 km
- Boydin Close0.2 km
- Claudius Way0.2 km
- Bridge Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81AP · Data under Open Government Licence