Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

COURT FIFTEEN, CM8 2RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT FIFTEEN, CM8 2RL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /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: CM8 2RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CM8 2RL has a significant social housing presence — 37% 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.

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

CM8 2RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Court Fifteen, 1.2km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham North ward and the Witham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 2RL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2RL are sourced from Output Area E00108811 (shared with 13 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 2RL. The average age is 34.2. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CM8 2RL has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime11
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Elm Hall Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.2 km
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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils0.2 km
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Southview School

Outstanding72 pupils0.2 km
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils0.4 km
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Chatten Free School

26 pupils0.9 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.5 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km
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Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Home Needs Express0.3 km
  • Nk Off Licence1.0 km
  • Premier Templars0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Filling Station0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn0.8 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • Little Elms PH0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mings0.6 km
  • The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway0.1 km
  • Lee Garden0.5 km
  • Little India0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.9 km
  • The Foyer0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.3 km
  • White Notley3.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rickstones School0.1 km
  • Virgil Road0.1 km
  • Virgil Road0.2 km
  • Rickstones School0.2 km
  • Campbell Road0.2 km