Pattison Close is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1JF 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 Pattison Close, Witham, CM8 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 1JG, CM8 1DA, CM8 1JJ, CM8 1DD, CM8 1JE, CM8 1JA, CM8 1JD, CM8 1BZ, CM8 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM8 1JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 48.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 20.3% | 25.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 49.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 37.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around CM8 1JF this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 29.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 26.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 93.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.4% | 95.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pattison Close was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Pattison Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 213th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallards Pattison Close, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-11-13 | £888,638 |
| Kingfishers Pattison Close, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-05-26 | £689,820 |
| Mallards Pattison Close, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-02-08 | £991,344 |
| Jenours Pattison Close, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2011-10-27 | £808,421 |
CM8 1JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,730 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 | 482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 2,985 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,467 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 | 499 yd | |
| Bubblescape | 137 Newland Street, Witham | 501 yd | |
| Crafty Bear Kitchen | Blue Post House, 128 Newland Street | 521 yd | |
| Ifraaz | 130 Newland Street, Witham | 544 yd | |
| Astare Restaurant | 101 Newland Street, Witham | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club | Howbridge Road, Witham | 405 yd | |
| Witham Cricket Club | Sports Pavillion, Maldon Road | 451 yd | |
| Witham Hockey Club | Witham Pavilion Club, Maldon Road | 451 yd | |
| The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham | 499 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 1 The Street, White Notley | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witham House | 117 Newland Street, Witham | 499 yd | |
| UK Fish Bar | 139 Newland Street, Witham | 499 yd | |
| Bikash Takeaway | Maldon Road, Witham | 667 yd | |
| Empire House | 2C Maldon Road, Witham | 667 yd | |
| Ying Oriental Home Gourmet | 55 Newland Street, Witham | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 747 yd | |
| Spar Witham | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sauls Bridge Sports Ground Maldon Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Ds Fitness Experience Ltd NEWLANDS HOUSE NEWLANDS HOUSE THE NEWLANDS | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Witham Sports Ground SPINKS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.