Du Cane Place is in Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 2UQ 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 Du Cane Place, Witham, CM8 2UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 2UG, CM8 2UE, CM8 2UF, CM8 2UB, CM8 2TQ, CM8 2UA, CM8 2TU, CM8 2UD, CM8 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 2UQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 54.4% | 54% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 26.1% | 23.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 37.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 23.9% | 20.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 30.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 40.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 20.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 25.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 22.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 96% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 90.7% | 92.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 92.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Du Cane Place was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Witham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Du Cane Place has the 15th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Du Cane Place, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-02 | £330,873 |
| 5 Du Cane Place, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,500 | 2022-01-21 | £393,908 |
| 9 Du Cane Place, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-07-03 | £333,226 |
| 11 Du Cane Place, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2019-08-07 | £428,288 |
| 9 Du Cane Place, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-03-01 | £332,855 |
CM8 2UQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM8 2UQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Powers Hall Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 2,120 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 2,496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Associates | Marsh, Grove House | 121 yd | |
| Aramark At Aegon | 4 Mayland Road, Witham | 151 yd | |
| Witham Town Lunch Club | The Royal British Legion Memorial Hall, Newland Street | 186 yd | |
| Pizza Mania | 30 Newland Street, Witham | 245 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 3 Newland Street, Witham | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Legion Mess | The Royal British Legion Memorial Hall, Newland Street | 186 yd | |
| The George | 36 Newland Street, Witham | 245 yd | |
| The Red Lion PH | 7 Newland Street, Witham | 250 yd | |
| Stepfield Snooker Club | 2 Stepfield, Witham | 322 yd | |
| Witham Bowls Club | Collingwood Road, Witham | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's | 3A Freebournes Farmhouse, Newland Street | 250 yd | |
| Mr B's Kiosk | The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 280 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 1 The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 281 yd | |
| Bikash Takeaway | Maldon Road, Witham | 385 yd | |
| Empire House | 2C Maldon Road, Witham | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 The Grove Centre, Newland Street | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ds Fitness Experience Ltd NEWLANDS HOUSE NEWLANDS HOUSE THE NEWLANDS | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Sauls Bridge Sports Ground Maldon Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Fitness Factory Gym CRITTALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Bramston Sports Centre (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Witham Leisure Centre SPINKS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Maltings Academy SPINKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.