Silver Street is in Silver End, Witham and in Braintree district. CM8 3QF is located in the Silver End & Cressing electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM8 3RE, CM8 3RJ, CM8 3QG, CM8 3RA, CM8 3QX, CM8 3QR, CM8 3QU, CM8 3RF, CM8 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM8 3QF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 56.4% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 43.6% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 | 32.1% | 30.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 39.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 14% | 18.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 | 43% | 44.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3QF this area, 30.2% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 30.2% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 9.5% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.8% | 93.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 17.3% | 6.0% | 11.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% higher than the Bocking Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Bocking Blackwater and the 109th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Silver Street, Witham, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-10-28 | £323,930 |
| 67 Silver Street, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-25 | £316,875 |
| 73 Silver Street, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-28 | £271,304 |
| 65 Silver Street, Witham, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-09-24 | £318,783 |
| 70 Silver Street, Witham, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-22 | £301,176 |
CM8 3QF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver End Academy School Road , Silver End CM8 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressing Primary School Braintree Road , Tye Green CM77 8JE | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Vicarage Avenue , White Notley CM8 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 4out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rickstones Academy Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Hunter Academy Stubbs Lane , CM7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 1out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flacks Coffee | 5 Broadway, Silver End | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver End Bowling Club | Broadway, Silver End | 145 yd | |
| Silver End United Football Club | Rear Of Village Hall, Broadway | 166 yd | |
| Crittall Athletic Social Club | Village Hall, Broadway | 226 yd | |
| Western Arms | Western Road, Silver End | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Father | 8 The Broadway, Silver End | 226 yd | |
| Lucky Star | Broadway, Silver End | 226 yd | |
| Buffalo Chicken | Unit 10, Broadway | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | Broadway, Silver End | 226 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver End Village Hall Broadway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 174 yd |
| Silverstreet Field Silver Street | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Silver End Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 768 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.