Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

MILL LANE, CM8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, CM8 1BP.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1BP 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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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 45, CM8 1BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, CM8 1BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 16.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00108792 (shared with 28 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 1BP. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 468,000

3 sales · Mean £ 464,333

Terraced

£ 260,500

5 sales · Mean £ 261,320

Semi-Detached

£ 271,000

1 sales · Mean £ 271,000

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

Crime around CM8 1BP is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.4 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.1 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Nisa Witham0.9 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
  • Witham Service Station0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • RAFA Club0.4 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.3 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The White Horse PH1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.1 km
  • Ifraaz0.1 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.9 km
  • Thai Cottage0.2 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.9 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Pop In1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.6 km
  • White Notley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Newland Street0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Newland Street0.3 km
  • Spinks Lane0.3 km