Maltings Lane is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1JL 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 Maltings Lane, Witham, CM8 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 1JN, CM8 1QH, CM8 1QQ, CM8 1JJ, CM8 1JE, CM8 1QG, CM8 1JD, CM8 1QN, CM8 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 1JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 51% | 56% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 25% | 29.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 11.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 43.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 34.7% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 25.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 18.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 91.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 89.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maltings Lane was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maltings Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-04-04 | £283,843 |
| 197 Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-11 | £248,750 |
| 169 Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-03-18 | £288,014 |
| 205 Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2017-06-09 | £526,769 |
| 203 Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-02-13 | £466,869 |
CM8 1JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 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 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 3,320 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 | 3,355 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Dell's Cafe | 67A Newland Street, Witham | 509 yd | |
| Halfway Hut | Benton Hall Golf Club, Wickham Road | 840 yd | |
| Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche | Benton Hall Golf Club, Wickham Road | 840 yd | |
| Thai Cottage | 149 Newland Street, Witham | 851 yd | |
| Bubblescape | 137 Newland Street, Witham | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | 1 The Street, White Notley | 285 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Howbridge Road, Witham | 627 yd | |
| Witham Cricket Club | Sports Pavillion, Maldon Road | 802 yd | |
| Witham Hockey Club | Witham Pavilion Club, Maldon Road | 802 yd | |
| The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Witham House | 117 Newland Street, Witham | 851 yd | |
| UK Fish Bar | 139 Newland Street, Witham | 851 yd | |
| Bikash Takeaway | Maldon Road, Witham | 1,041 yd | |
| Empire House | 2C Maldon Road, Witham | 1,041 yd | |
| Ying Oriental Home Gourmet | 55 Newland Street, Witham | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Witham | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sauls Bridge Sports Ground Maldon Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Benton Hall Golf And Country Club WICKHAM HILL | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Witham Sports Ground SPINKS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.