Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

EDMUND ROAD, CM8 1NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDMUND ROAD, CM8 1NU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 1NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, CM8 1NU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 1NU is a safe, established residential area on Edmund Road, 1.4km from Powers Hall End in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM8 1NU has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00108842 (shared with 7 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 1NU. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 284,000

3 sales · Mean £ 281,333

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

CM8 1NU has low crime rates — 28 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 offences67
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.5 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Chipping Hill Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.8 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils0.9 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

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nisa Witham0.1 km
  • Bex Bakes0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • RAFA Club0.7 km
  • The Swan0.9 km
  • Witham Town Football And Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.9 km
  • Ifraaz0.9 km
  • Mama Dell's Cafe0.7 km
  • Saxon Arms0.8 km
  • Thai Cottage0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Spar Witham0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Mo's Peri Peri0.1 km
  • The Witham House0.9 km
  • Tommy Tuckers0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel2.7 km
  • White Notley5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Defford Road0.1 km
  • Boydin Close0.1 km
  • Claudius Way0.2 km
  • Allectus Way0.3 km
  • Maltings Lane0.4 km