Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

MAGDALENE CRESCENT, CM8 3XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALENE CRESCENT, CM8 3XP.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM8 3XP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, CM8 3XP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £348,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM8 3XP is a safe, established residential area on Magdalene Crescent in Silver End. Administratively it sits within Silver End & Cressing ward and the Witham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM8 3XP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM8 3XP are sourced from Output Area E00108511 (shared with 6 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 3XP. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,500

2 sales · Mean £ 225,500

Detached

£ 595,000

1 sales · Mean £ 595,000

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

CM8 3XP has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Public order9
Other theft6
Shoplifting6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Silver End Academy

Good294 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Silver End Food \& Wine Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crittall Athletic Social Club0.3 km
  • Silver End Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Silver End United Football Club0.4 km
  • Western Arms0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Flacks Coffee0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Buffalo Chicken0.3 km
  • Cod Father0.3 km
  • Lucky Star0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • White Notley1.9 km
  • Cressing3.1 km
  • Witham4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Co-op Store0.2 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km
  • Temple Ln0.3 km
  • Temple Ln0.4 km
  • Grooms Lane0.4 km