Epping Way is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1ND is located in the Witham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Epping Way, Witham, CM8 1ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 1NQ, CM8 1GY, CM8 1GW, CM8 1GH, CM8 1FA, CM8 1AP, CM8 1PD, CM8 1GJ, CM8 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM8 1ND has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 40% | 40.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 57.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1ND this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 23.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 31.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.6% | 84.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 86.6% | 90.3% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 90.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Epping Way was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Epping Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 67th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Epping Way, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-31 | £277,510 |
| 37 Epping Way, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-26 | £350,387 |
| 99 Epping Way, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-19 | £170,306 |
| 45 Epping Way, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2023-09-04 | £354,538 |
| 93 Epping Way, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-30 | £307,273 |
CM8 1ND 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 2,827 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Bear Kitchen | Blue Post House, 128 Newland Street | 623 yd | |
| Ifraaz | 130 Newland Street, Witham | 624 yd | |
| Thai Cottage | 149 Newland Street, Witham | 637 yd | |
| Bubblescape | 137 Newland Street, Witham | 637 yd | |
| Mama Dell's Cafe | 67A Newland Street, Witham | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club | Howbridge Road, Witham | 384 yd | |
| Witham Town Football And Social Club | Spa Road, Witham | 561 yd | |
| The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham | 637 yd | |
| Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour | 1 Lockrams Lane, Witham | 810 yd | |
| The Battesford Court | 100/102 Newland Street, Witham | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tuckers | 2 Mill Lane, Witham | 246 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Takeaway | 27 Wulvesford, Witham | 363 yd | |
| Mo's Peri Peri | 28 Wulvesford, Witham | 363 yd | |
| The Witham House | 117 Newland Street, Witham | 637 yd | |
| UK Fish Bar | 139 Newland Street, Witham | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Witham | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham | 580 yd | |
| Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham | 914 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Witham Sports Ground SPINKS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Witham Town Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Witham Rugby Union Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Ds Fitness Experience Ltd NEWLANDS HOUSE NEWLANDS HOUSE THE NEWLANDS | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Sauls Bridge Sports Ground Maldon Road | grass pitches | 996 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.