Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM8 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.1%	1.7%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50.6%	48.9%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	31%	36%	5.0%	37.9%	-1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	47.3%	-7.4%	44.2%	3.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.4%	9.9%	2.5%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	4.4%	5%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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 (90.8%) 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	42.8%	50%	7.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	44.4%	40.8%	-3.6%	33.6%	7.2%
Fair health	9.1%	8.4%	-0.7%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.7%	15.8%	-2.9%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.6%	17.2%	-7.4%	9.6%	7.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	15.4%	-6.8%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	2%	4.1%	2.1%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	18.6%	4.8%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	26.2%	9.5%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Other Black	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
White	96.7%	93.9%	-2.8%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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%	87.9%	-5.5%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	4.1%	8.3%	4.2%	6.1%	2.2%
Africa	0.8%	3%	2.2%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	87.9%	-3.9%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.8%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3%	0.5%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.8%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.7%	76.7%	2.0%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Dorothy Sayers Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorothy Sayers Drive was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Witham West average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Dorothy Sayers Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West and the 237th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CM8 2LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorothy Sayers Drive are based on 65 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Braintree.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM8 2LU

Average Price
£302,322

Semi-Detached
£265,956

Terraced
£326,566

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorothy Sayers Drive

Average Price
£323,511

Semi-Detached
£316,575

Terraced
£292,450

Detached
£453,929

Flats/Maisonettes
£279,104

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorothy Sayers DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
58 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£221,000	2017-08-15	£267,667
70 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2016-11-03	£327,529
60 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£302,000	2016-03-31	£411,743
66 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2008-12-17	£286,481
60 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2005-04-22	£311,875

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM8 2LU

Employment

CM8 2LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	10
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	15
Construction	12
Transport and storage	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Education	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Templars Academy Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ	3out of 4	393 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD	4out of 4	447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA	3out of 4	1,689 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Powers Hall Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA	4out of 4	1,689 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ	3out of 4	1,809 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD	3out of 4	550 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maltings Academy Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP	4out of 4	2,292 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA	1out of 4	590 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH	- not rated	962 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foyer	Rickstones Road, Witham	366 yd
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre	Forest Road, Witham	436 yd
Pickles Playhouse	27 Crittall Road, Witham	948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Elms PH	Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham	160 yd
The Cherry Tree	Cressing Road, Witham	602 yd
Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn	Church Street, Witham	836 yd
The White Horse PH	Church Street, Witham	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Garden	2 Laburnum Way, Witham	98 yd
Little India	8 Laburnum Way, Witham	98 yd
The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway	22 Court Nine, Shaw Road	418 yd
Mings	15 St Nicholas Close, Witham	678 yd
Pop In	10 Church Street, Witham	993 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Braintree Road, Witham		639 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rickstones Sports Ground	grass pitches	102 yd
New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road	grass pitches	574 yd
Southview School CONRAD ROAD	grass pitches	724 yd
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre FOREST ROAD	golf	854 yd
Fitness Factory Gym CRITTALL ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,018 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.82 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.82 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.