Maldon Road is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1HU is located in the Witham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 1HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 52.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 24.6% | 32% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 49.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 49.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 27.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 17.4% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 94.9% | 97.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 97.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maldon Road was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% higher than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maldon Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 74th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-03-31 | £572,867 |
| Serena Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2024-10-09 | £520,368 |
| Serena Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2021-09-10 | £557,765 |
| 10 Chantry View Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-08 | £431,241 |
| 10 Chantry View Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-07-10 | £429,965 |
CM8 1HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM8 1HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 3,848 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 | 3,884 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 4,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strawberry Tea Rooms | Olivers Farm Nurseries, Maldon Road | 493 yd | |
| Halfway Hut | Benton Hall Golf Club, Wickham Road | 564 yd | |
| Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche | Benton Hall Golf Club, Wickham Road | 564 yd | |
| Mama Dell's Cafe | 67A Newland Street, Witham | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | 1 The Street, White Notley | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Hall Golf And Country Club WICKHAM HILL | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.