Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

THE GREEN, CM8 1RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, CM8 1RE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM8 1RE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £401k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 1RE is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.7km from Black Notley in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Hatfield Peverel & Terling ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CM8 1RE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00108442 (shared with 20 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 1RE. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 346,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CM8 1RE has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Notley Golf Club Ltd0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Post Office Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cressing0.8 km
  • White Notley2.1 km
  • Braintree Freeport2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Golf Course0.1 km
  • Golf Course0.1 km
  • Mary Ruck Way0.5 km
  • Mary Ruck Way0.5 km