Cherry Tree Rise is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 2LP is located in the Witham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, CM8 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 2NB, CM8 2LR, CM8 2PL, CM8 2LE, CM8 2LW, CM8 2SB, CM8 2PJ, CM8 2PE, CM8 2SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM8 2LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 26.6% | 29.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 48% | 42% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 40.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 11.2% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 18.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 92.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Tree Rise was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Witham West average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cherry Tree Rise has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West and the 16th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-14 | £352,515 |
| 8 Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-10-26 | £311,269 |
| 1 Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2023-06-22 | £1,864 |
| 8 Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-03-18 | £314,953 |
| 3 Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-11 | £255,527 |
CM8 2LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars Academy Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars Primary & Nursery School Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars Junior School Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rickstones School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 318 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Rickstones Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Maltings Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | 2out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bramston School and Sixth Form College Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | - not rated | 478 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Bible Training Centre 7 Barwell Way , CM8 2TY | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Sixth Form Centre Spinks Lane , CM8 1XB | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foyer | Rickstones Road, Witham | 489 yd | |
| Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre | Forest Road, Witham | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elms PH | Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham | 229 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Cressing Road, Witham | 545 yd | |
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn | Church Street, Witham | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway | 22 Court Nine, Shaw Road | 250 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 2 Laburnum Way, Witham | 322 yd | |
| Little India | 8 Laburnum Way, Witham | 322 yd | |
| Mings | 15 St Nicholas Close, Witham | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Braintree Road, Witham | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rickstones Sports Ground | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Southview School CONRAD ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre FOREST ROAD | golf | 851 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.