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People & Demographics
London Rd, Witham CM8
CM8 3GXBraintree
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in CM8 3GX.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 reports a population density of 120 people per square kilometre for this area (closest match to OA output area). This figure highlights how concentrated the population is within the neighbourhood, helping to evaluate its overall spaciousness or density.
CM8 3GX has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 331.4 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in CM8 3GX are married?
The 2021 Census data indicates that 38.7% of people living in the postcode CM8 3GX are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is lower than than the overall figure for England & Wales, differing by -13.4% from the national rate of 44.7%.
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38.7%
-13.4%Percentage of people in CM8 3GX who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the CM8 3GX area, 19.6% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 13.4% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
13.4%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census data indicates that 9.1% of households within the postcode CM8 3GX consist of one person living alone. This rate is lower than across England & Wales, differing by -28.9% from the national proportion, which stands at 12.8% single-person households.
9.1%
-28.9%Percentage of CM8 3GX households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00108499), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CM8 3GX) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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