CM8 3RA is a safe, established residential area on Broadway in Silver End. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CM8 3RA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3RA are sourced from Output Area E00108503 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, CM8 3RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, CM8 3RA.
392
41
£ 46,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 41, CM8 3RA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM8 3RA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 261,000
2 sales · Mean £ 261,000
Terraced
£ 192,500
6 sales · Mean £ 207,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM8 3RA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Silver End Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Silver End Food \& Wine Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crittall Athletic Social Club0.3 km
- Silver End Bowling Club0.0 km
- Silver End United Football Club0.2 km
- Western Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Flacks Coffee0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Buffalo Chicken0.3 km
- Cod Father0.3 km
- Lucky Star0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- White Notley2.0 km
- Cressing2.8 km
- Braintree Freeport4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Silver Street0.1 km
- Silver Street0.1 km
- Boars Tye Road0.3 km
- Co-op Store0.3 km
- Boars Tye Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM83RA · Data under Open Government Licence