Postcode Analysis Maldon, East of England

LEA LANE, CM8 3EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA LANE, CM8 3EP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

384

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /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 3EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM8 3EP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CM8 3EP is a safe, established residential area on Lea Lane, 1.2km from Little Braxted in Maldon. Administratively it sits within Great Totham ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM8, CM8 3EP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3EP are sourced from Output Area E00111152 (shared with 27 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 3EP. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 577,000

2 sales · Mean £ 577,000

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CM8 3EP has low crime rates — 7 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 offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham2.6 km
  • Kelvedon5.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel6.1 km