CM8 1QH is a safe, established residential area on Graces Close in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 1QH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1QH are sourced from Output Area E00108826 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRACES CLOSE, CM8 1QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRACES CLOSE, CM8 1QH.
303
44
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM8 1QH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1QH. The average age is 43.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1QH has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Infant School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Chipping Hill Primary School
Maltings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Bex Bakes0.6 km
- Ahabazaar Ltd0.9 km
- Witham Service Station0.9 km
- McColls0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cross Keys0.2 km
- RAFA Club0.6 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- Witham Cricket Club0.8 km
- Witham Hockey Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Crafty Bear Kitchen0.9 km
- Ifraaz0.9 km
- Mama Dell's Cafe0.4 km
- Thai Cottage0.9 km
- Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar Witham0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Witham House0.9 km
- UK Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel3.3 km
- White Notley6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Howbridge Road0.1 km
- Howbridge Road0.1 km
- Saul's Avenue0.2 km
- Saul's Avenue0.2 km
- Elgar Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81QH · Data under Open Government Licence