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BIRCH RISE, CM8 3NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH RISE, CM8 3NG.

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

357

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Avg Age

48

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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 3NG 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM8 3NG combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£587k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM8 3NG is a sought-after residential area on Birch Rise, 0.6km from Wickham Bishops in Wickham Bishops. Administratively it sits within Wickham Bishops and Woodham ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CM8 3NG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £587k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3NG are sourced from Output Area E00111304 (shared with 14 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 3NG. The average age is 48.0. 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 Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 587,500

2 sales · Mean £ 587,500

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

CM8 3NG has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Great Totham Primary School

Good424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Wickham Bishops Health Foods0.4 km
  • Jane's Sweet Treats0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Green Man0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops0.4 km
  • Olio At The Chequers Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham3.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel5.3 km
  • Kelvedon6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Snows Corner0.1 km
  • Snows Corner0.2 km
  • Snows Corner0.3 km
  • Snows Corner0.3 km