Newland Street is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1AE is located in the Witham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 1BE, CM8 1XS, CM8 1DE, CM8 1BA, CM8 1BU, CM8 1BW, CM8 1AU, CM8 1AJ, CM8 1WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 1AE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 71.2% | 64.4% | -6.8% | 51.0% | 13.4% |
| Male | 28.8% | 35.6% | 6.8% | 49.0% | -13.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.9% | 29.4% | 15.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 27.5% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 55.6% | 30.4% | -25.2% | 6.1% | 24.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (44.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 13.3% | 19% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -29.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 25.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 36.7% | 26.1% | -10.6% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 23.5% | 11.1% | 4.0% | 19.5% |
| Very bad health | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CM8 1AE this area, 50.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 71.8% | 50.2% | -21.6% | 18.2% | 32.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 13.3% | 8.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 89.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 91.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 29.5% | 6.0% | 23.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newland Street was 159.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.3% higher than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newland Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 35th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 44 Moorfield Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-12 | £121,716 |
| Flat 28 Moorfield Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-01-30 | £99,720 |
| Flat 58 Moorfield Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-08-08 | £140,658 |
| Flat 27 Moorfield Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-07-01 | £133,653 |
| Flat 46 Moorfield Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-04-25 | £159,003 |
CM8 1AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM8 1AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 69% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Academy Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 1out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Cottage | 149 Newland Street, Witham | 130 yd | |
| Bubblescape | 137 Newland Street, Witham | 132 yd | |
| Crafty Bear Kitchen | Blue Post House, 128 Newland Street | 146 yd | |
| Ifraaz | 130 Newland Street, Witham | 168 yd | |
| Astare Restaurant | 101 Newland Street, Witham | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham | 130 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Howbridge Road, Witham | 264 yd | |
| The Battesford Court | 100/102 Newland Street, Witham | 342 yd | |
| Witham Cricket Club | Sports Pavillion, Maldon Road | 424 yd | |
| Witham Hockey Club | Witham Pavilion Club, Maldon Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witham House | 117 Newland Street, Witham | 130 yd | |
| UK Fish Bar | 139 Newland Street, Witham | 130 yd | |
| Ying Oriental Home Gourmet | 55 Newland Street, Witham | 423 yd | |
| Bikash Takeaway | Maldon Road, Witham | 425 yd | |
| Empire House | 2C Maldon Road, Witham | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 528 yd | |
| Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham | 996 yd | |
| Spar Witham | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Sauls Bridge Sports Ground Maldon Road | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Ds Fitness Experience Ltd NEWLANDS HOUSE NEWLANDS HOUSE THE NEWLANDS | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Witham Sports Ground SPINKS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Witham Town Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Witham Rugby Union Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.