Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

BRIDGE STREET, CM8 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, CM8 1BU.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

40

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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 1BU 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, CM8 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CM8 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Street, 1.1km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 1BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00108836 (shared with 11 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 1BU. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

13 sales · Mean £ 260,576

Detached

£ 224,000

1 sales · Mean £ 224,000

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

CM8 1BU has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.2 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.3 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.0 km
  • Nisa Witham0.7 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
  • Witham Service Station0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • RAFA Club0.1 km
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.6 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.2 km
  • Ifraaz0.2 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.7 km
  • Thai Cottage0.2 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Spar Witham0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.7 km
  • The Witham House0.2 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel3.4 km
  • White Notley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Hatfield Road0.1 km
  • Spinks Lane0.2 km
  • Spinks Lane0.2 km