CM8 1DW is a mixed residential area on Orchards, 0.9km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00108792 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARDS, CM8 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARDS, CM8 1DW.
353
45
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1DW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 1DW combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £575k. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 560,000
4 sales · Mean £ 553,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM8 1DW is moderate at 81 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
Maltings Academy
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Infant School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
Chipping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Nisa Witham0.9 km
- Ahabazaar Ltd0.8 km
- Witham Service Station0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Club0.4 km
- Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.3 km
- The Railway0.8 km
- The Swan0.1 km
- Witham Town Football And Social Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.1 km
- Ifraaz0.1 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.9 km
- Thai Cottage0.1 km
- Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Kens Jerk Kitchen1.0 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.9 km
- The Witham House0.1 km
- + 12 more
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 Notley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Newland Street0.2 km
- Newland Street0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Collingwood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81DW · Data under Open Government Licence