CM8 1FP is a sought-after residential area on Randall Close in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 34.8% year-on-year. 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 1FP are sourced from Output Area E00173959 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANDALL CLOSE, CM8 1FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANDALL CLOSE, CM8 1FP.
278
32
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 1FP combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£231k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £231k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 34.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1FP. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 192,000
24 sales · Mean £ 196,791
Terraced
£ 350,000
5 sales · Mean £ 345,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1FP has low crime rates — 22 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
Chipping Hill Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Howbridge Infant School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Maltings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Nisa Witham0.8 km
- Bex Bakes0.1 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Olivers Nurseries Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross Keys0.5 km
- RAFA Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mama Dell's Cafe0.4 km
- Saxon Arms0.5 km
- The Strawberry Tea Rooms0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar Witham0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.8 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham2.2 km
- Hatfield Peverel2.7 km
- White Notley6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hawkes Road0.1 km
- Greenwell Road0.1 km
- Hawkes Road0.1 km
- Britten Crescent0.3 km
- Chipping Hill School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81FP · Data under Open Government Licence