Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

COURT FOURTEEN, CM8 2RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT FOURTEEN, CM8 2RZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 2RZ 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

With 37% social renting, CM8 2RZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2RZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Court Fourteen, 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 2RZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2RZ 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 2RZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 240,200

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

Crime around CM8 2RZ is moderate at 52 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 offences111
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft12
Other crime11
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 pupils0.3 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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Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils1.5 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.5 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Home Needs Express0.3 km
  • Premier Templars0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons Filling Station0.7 km
  • Premier (Texaco)0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.8 km
  • The Foyer0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham1.2 km
  • White Notley3.8 km
  • Hatfield Peverel5.1 km

Bus Stops

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