CM8 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Maltings Lane in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CM8 1DP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00173994 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTINGS LANE, CM8 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTINGS LANE, CM8 1DP.
274
35
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1DP 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM8 1DP's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £450k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1DP. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1DP has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Howbridge Infant School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Chipping Hill Primary School
Maltings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Nisa Witham0.6 km
- Bex Bakes0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cross Keys0.4 km
- RAFA Club0.5 km
- The Swan0.8 km
- The Battesford Court1.0 km
- Witham Cricket Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.8 km
- Ifraaz0.8 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.1 km
- Saxon Arms0.8 km
- Thai Cottage0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Witham0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.6 km
- The Witham House0.8 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.6 km
- UK Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.0 km
- White Notley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Town End Field0.1 km
- Shortridge Court0.2 km
- Shortridge Court0.3 km
- Maltings Lane0.3 km
- Maltings Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81DP · Data under Open Government Licence