CM8 2FY is a safe, established residential area on Driver Way, 1.2km from Rivenhall in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CM8 2FY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k, down 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2FY are sourced from Output Area E00188070 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRIVER WAY, CM8 2FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRIVER WAY, CM8 2FY.
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34
£ 45,300 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
CM8 2FY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 2FY. The average age is 33.9. 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
Detached
£ 404,997
18 sales · Mean £ 405,274
Semi-Detached
£ 399,995
7 sales · Mean £ 371,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 2FY has low crime rates — 30 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
New Rickstones Academy
Elm Hall Primary School
Chatten Free School
Templars Academy
Southview School
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Home Needs Express0.7 km
- Premier Templars0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
- Premier (Texaco)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
- Little Elms PH0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mings1.0 km
- The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway0.7 km
- Lee Garden0.4 km
- Little India0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pickles Playhouse1.0 km
- Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.4 km
- The Foyer0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Witham1.2 km
- White Notley4.3 km
- Kelvedon4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Close0.1 km
- Poplar Close0.2 km
- Yew Close0.3 km
- Redwood Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM82FY · Data under Open Government Licence