Who lives in CM8 2LY
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CM8 2LY, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- North Witham
- Council
- Braintree
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,713 (2024)
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Who lives in CM8 2LY
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CM8 2LY (North Witham) (about 1,713 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 8% of residents. 17.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.9% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.
- Female51.4%51%
- Male48.6%49%
Relationship status
46.4% of adults in the CM8 2LY area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 34.4% have never married.
How residents rate their health
81.1% of residents in the CM8 2LY area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good44.6%48.5%
- Good36.5%33.7%
- Fair13.4%12.7%
- Bad4.2%4%
- Very bad1.3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.