CM8 1UG is a safe, established residential area on Baker Way in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham South ward and the Witham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 1UG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, up 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 1UG are sourced from Output Area E00173961 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAKER WAY, CM8 1UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKER WAY, CM8 1UG.
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29
£ 49,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM8 1UG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CM8 1UG has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 1UG. The average age is 29.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,500
8 sales · Mean £ 335,187
Terraced
£ 320,000
15 sales · Mean £ 317,966
Detached
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 411,666
Flat
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 1UG has low crime rates — 17 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
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Nisa Witham0.9 km
- Bex Bakes0.1 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross Keys0.3 km
- RAFA Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mama Dell's Cafe0.3 km
- Saxon Arms0.7 km
- The Strawberry Tea Rooms0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar Witham0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eastern Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mo's Peri Peri0.9 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham2.1 km
- Hatfield Peverel2.8 km
- White Notley6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Greenwell Road0.1 km
- Britten Crescent0.2 km
- Hawkes Road0.2 km
- Hawkes Road0.2 km
- Elgar Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM81UG · Data under Open Government Licence