Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CM8 3DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM8 3DE.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 3DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 45, CM8 3DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 3DE is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Chipping Hill in Witham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Witham Central ward and the Witham constituency.

Within the CM8 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00108802 (shared with 79 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 3DE. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around CM8 3DE is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime11
Other theft9
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Templars Academy

Good342 pupils1.1 km
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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils1.5 km
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Elm Hall Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.5 km
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Southview School

Outstanding72 pupils1.6 km
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Maltings Academy

Outstanding949 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn0.9 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • The White Horse PH0.8 km
  • Stepfield Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Witham Legion Mess0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Kens Jerk Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pop In0.8 km
  • Fat Boys0.2 km
  • Bikash Takeaway1.0 km
  • Churchill's0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Doe Motors Limited0.1 km
  • Factory Gym0.1 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Pickles Playhouse0.1 km
  • Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre0.6 km
  • Trotters Cafe0.6 km
  • Waterside Cafe And Bar0.8 km
  • Witham Town Lunch Club0.5 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel4.8 km
  • White Notley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Crittall Rd0.1 km
  • Freebournes Road0.1 km
  • Crittall Rd0.2 km
  • Freebournes Road0.2 km
  • Colemans Bridge0.5 km