Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

TUSSER CLOSE, CM8 3PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUSSER CLOSE, CM8 3PD.

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

316

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM8 3PD's 64% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 3PD is a safe, established residential area on Tusser Close, 0.2km from Rivenhall in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 9.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3PD are sourced from Output Area E00108498 (shared with 8 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 3PD. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 284,333

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

2 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

CM8 3PD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils0.2 km
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Chatten Free School

26 pupils0.5 km
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New Rickstones Academy

Good880 pupils1.3 km
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Elm Hall Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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Southview School

Outstanding72 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oak Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Witham2.3 km
  • Kelvedon3.9 km
  • White Notley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Oak0.2 km
  • The Oak0.2 km
  • Shop0.2 km
  • Shop0.3 km