Roots Lane is in Wickham Bishops, Witham and in Maldon district. CM8 3LS is located in the Wickham Bishops and Woodham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roots Lane, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 3ND, CM8 3LR, CM8 3NR, CM8 3NT, CM8 3NS, CM8 3JZ, CM8 3PB, CM8 3NU, CM8 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM8 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46% | 48.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM8 3LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 58.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 54% | 45.9% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 15.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 38.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roots Lane was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Great Totham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Roots Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Great Totham and the 20th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Roots Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-12-11 | £708,944 |
| 15 Roots Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £726,000 | 2023-08-14 | £707,685 |
| Glenord, 1 Roots Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-07-03 | £926,970 |
| 6 Roots Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-12-05 | £532,864 |
| 10 Roots Lane, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2021-03-12 | £663,343 |
CM8 3LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Totham Primary School Walden House Road , Great Totham CM9 8PN | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Howbridge Road , CM8 1BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbridge Infant School Dengie Close , CM8 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Maltings Lane , CM8 1DX | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Owers Road , CM8 1FR | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olio At The Chequers Ltd | 32 The Street, Wickham Bishops | 347 yd | |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops | 2 The Street, Wickham Bishops | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickham Bishops Village Hall CHURCH ROAD | 386 yd | |
| Wickham Bishops Playing Field GREAT TOTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.