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.
SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU.
436
41
£ 46,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Templars Academy
New Rickstones Academy
Elm Hall Primary School
Southview School
Chatten Free School
Powers Hall Academy
Acorn Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Pickles Playhouse0.5 km
- Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.2 km
- The Foyer0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CM82NU · Data under Open Government Licence