Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

FOSTER COURT, CM8 2TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTER COURT, CM8 2TQ.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 2TQ 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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 82% owned. CM8 2TQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56). Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

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

CM8 2TQ is a mixed residential area on Foster Court, 0.9km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CM8 2TQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 2TQ are sourced from Output Area E00108791 (shared with 6 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 2TQ. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,500

46 sales · Mean £ 127,897

Terraced

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

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

Crime around CM8 2TQ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Shoplifting32
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils1.1 km
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Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement336 pupils1.2 km
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Howbridge Infant School

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils1.4 km
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Powers Hall Academy

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km
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Acorn Academy

Good268 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Ahabazaar Ltd0.7 km
  • Doe Motors Limited0.6 km
  • Factory Gym0.5 km
  • Witham Service Station0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour0.6 km
  • The Railway0.7 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • The White Horse PH0.9 km
  • Stepfield Snooker Club0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Crafty Bear Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ifraaz0.7 km
  • Thai Cottage0.7 km
  • Turquoise Turkish Restaurant0.6 km
  • Pickles Playhouse0.6 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pop In0.9 km
  • The Witham House0.7 km
  • UK Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fat Boys0.5 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel4.3 km
  • White Notley5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Avenue Road0.1 km
  • Avenue Road0.1 km
  • The George0.2 km
  • The George0.3 km
  • Collingwood Road0.3 km