Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 2NU 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.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 41, CM8 2NU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CM8 2NU is a safe, established residential area on Spruce Close, 1.0km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham North ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 2NU represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2NU are sourced from Output Area E00108808 (shared with 5 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 2NU. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 338,750

6 sales · Mean £ 332,916

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

CM8 2NU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils0.6 km
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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils0.9 km
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Elm Hall Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Southview School

Outstanding72 pupils1.0 km
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Chatten Free School

26 pupils1.2 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Home Needs Express0.5 km
  • Premier Templars0.6 km
  • Doe Motors Limited0.7 km
  • Factory Gym0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn0.7 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • The White Horse PH0.8 km
  • Little Elms PH0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.8 km
  • Mings0.6 km
  • Pop In0.8 km
  • The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway0.6 km
  • Fat Boys0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pickles Playhouse0.5 km
  • Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.2 km
  • The Foyer0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.7 km
  • White Notley4.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mulberry Gardens0.1 km
  • The Cemetery0.2 km
  • Yew Close0.2 km
  • Cypress Road0.4 km
  • Cypress Road0.4 km