Boydin Close is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 1PD is located in the Witham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boydin Close, Witham, CM8 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 1PF, CM8 1PB, CM8 1PE, CM8 1NJ, CM8 1PU, CM8 1PG, CM8 1NX, CM8 1PX, CM8 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 1PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM8 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 34% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 27.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 18.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90% | 85.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 93.6% | 85.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.3% | 85.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boydin Close was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Witham West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boydin Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West and the 132nd highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Boydin Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-06-24 | £178,773 |
| 17 Boydin Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-03-08 | £225,184 |
| 22 Boydin Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-01-19 | £285,021 |
| 4 Boydin Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-18 | £272,603 |
| 15 Boydin Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-29 | £275,190 |
The percentage of student residents living in CM8 1PD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,930 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 | 2,957 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,627 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 | 652 yd | |
| Crafty Bear Kitchen | Blue Post House, 128 Newland Street | 827 yd | |
| Ifraaz | 130 Newland Street, Witham | 827 yd | |
| Thai Cottage | 149 Newland Street, Witham | 840 yd | |
| Bubblescape | 137 Newland Street, Witham | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club | Howbridge Road, Witham | 564 yd | |
| Witham Town Football And Social Club | Spa Road, Witham | 577 yd | |
| The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham | 840 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 1 The Street, White Notley | 983 yd | |
| Sir Charlie Lockrams Drinking Parlour | 1 Lockrams Lane, Witham | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tuckers | 2 Mill Lane, Witham | 91 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Takeaway | 27 Wulvesford, Witham | 160 yd | |
| Mo's Peri Peri | 28 Wulvesford, Witham | 160 yd | |
| The Witham House | 117 Newland Street, Witham | 840 yd | |
| UK Fish Bar | 139 Newland Street, Witham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Witham | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham | 466 yd | |
| Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Witham Sports Ground SPINKS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Witham Rugby Union Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Witham Town Football Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 610 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.