Poplar Close, Witham, CM8 2PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 2PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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	54.6%	54.9%	0.3%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	45.4%	45.1%	-0.3%	49.0%	-3.9%

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	22.9%	34%	11.1%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	47.5%	-8.0%	44.2%	3.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.3%	7%	-0.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	12.7%	9.8%	-2.9%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.4%	40.6%	9.2%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	42.7%	35.9%	-6.8%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	13.7%	16.2%	2.5%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	9.6%	6%	-3.6%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around CM8 2PB this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	36.2%	-3.0%	18.2%	18.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	11.8%	-3.7%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	9.3%	-7.0%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.3%	4.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	14.6%	8.5%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	13.8%	-0.1%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	4.5%	4.9%	0.4%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.2%	92.7%	-2.5%	81.4%	11.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	96.6%	95.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1%	1.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	95.9%	1.4%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.1%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.6%	76.7%	-6.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	27.5%	13.5%	14.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Poplar Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Close was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Witham West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplar Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West and the 207th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

🔎 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 2PB, 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 Poplar Close are based on 44 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 Poplar Close, Witham, CM8 2PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM8 2PB

Average Price
£273,091

Semi-Detached
£289,602

Terraced
£286,747

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£147,338

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Close

Average Price
£273,446

Semi-Detached
£297,941

Terraced
£296,171

Detached
£262,341

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,151

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Poplar Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-08-29	£304,281
2 Poplar Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-11-22	£326,150
38 Poplar Close, Witham, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2022-08-31	£164,503
3 Poplar Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-03-18	£277,553
11 Poplar Close, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-06-28	£295,600

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM8 2PB

Employment

CM8 2PB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM8 2PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	17
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD	4out of 4	441 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Templars Academy Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ	3out of 4	586 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ	3out of 4	1,624 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA	3out of 4	1,889 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Powers Hall Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA	4out of 4	1,889 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	584 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maltings Academy Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP	4out of 4	2,460 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	619 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH	- not rated	788 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
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre	Forest Road, Witham	450 yd
The Foyer	Rickstones Road, Witham	564 yd
Pickles Playhouse	27 Crittall Road, Witham	1,025 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Elms PH	Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham	346 yd
The Cherry Tree	Cressing Road, Witham	781 yd
Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn	Church Street, Witham	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Garden	2 Laburnum Way, Witham	283 yd
Little India	8 Laburnum Way, Witham	283 yd
The Loft & Ali Baba Takeaway	22 Court Nine, Shaw Road	540 yd
Mings	15 St Nicholas Close, Witham	877 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Braintree Road, Witham		825 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rickstones Sports Ground	grass pitches	301 yd
New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road	grass pitches	597 yd
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre FOREST ROAD	golf	654 yd
Southview School CONRAD ROAD	grass pitches	767 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	34.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.95 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CM8 2PB