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About

North Witham is a small village situated in the Essex district of Braintree. The area is characterised by its rural setting, featuring open farmland and scattered residential properties. It lies close to the River Brain, with a landscape that includes typical hedgerows and quiet country lanes. The local community is centred around a few key roads, with housing consisting largely of detached and semi-detached homes. This creates a quiet, residential atmosphere away from larger urban centres.

The area's history is connected to agriculture, with several working farms still operating in the surrounding parish. A specific local landmark is the former North Witham railway station, a reminder of its past connection to the Braintree and Bocking branch line, though the station itself closed in the 1950s. The overall environment is one of a settled, agricultural village within the wider administrative area of Braintree, maintaining a distinct separation from the main town.

Area overview

On average North Witham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year. There are 6 schools in North Witham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Witham is home to around 9,768 people, with a population density of about 610.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Witham Population
9,768
Population density
610.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.17(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-8%)
Other theft
5.53(+1%)
Public order
3.79(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,734
89.41%
Other White
318
3.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
93
0.95%
Other Asian
76
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
0.75%
Total population: 9,769

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,826
23.17%
No qualifications
1,602
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,474
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,282
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
974
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,881

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,427
35.4%
Owns outright
1,366
33.89%
Other social rented
615
15.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
8.26%
Social rents from council
177
4.39%
Total households: 4,031

Property prices in North Witham

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in North Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Witham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£427,500
Flats10£211,000
Semi-Detached68£370,000
Terraced32£305,000

10 years median price trend in North Witham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Witham.

All postcodes in North Witham

CM82QD

Court Seventeen

CM82AS

Conference Gardens

CM82GL

Flemming Way

CM83PR

Park Road

CM82YH

Pennyroyal Crescent

CM82BU

White Horse Lane

CM82RL

Court Fifteen

CM81LQ

Aire Walk

CM82RH

Court Eleven

CM82AG

Pippin Croft

CM82HB

Armond Road

CM82NF

Rickstones Road

CM82QT

Court Seven

CM82JU

Moat Farm Chase

CM82QL

Conrad Road

CM82FY

Driver Way

CM82RT

Court Fourteen

CM82NG

Rickstones Road

CM82PA

Lime Close

CM82RG

Court Nine

CM82JL

Church Street

CM83WG

Eastways

CM82ER

Gimson Close

CM82YQ

Larkspur Close

CM83HD

Foxmead

CM82HF

Powers Hall End

CM82NQ

Rickstones Road

CM82QQ

Court Two

CM82RQ

Court Ten

CM82YF

Orchid Avenue

CM82EP

Whiteways Court

CM83ZD

Beehive Avenue

CM82LW

Larch Grove

CM82ZN

Wright Grove

CM82QA

Court Fifteen

CM82RE

Court Eleven

CM82XB

Harebell Drive

CM82HS

Taverners Walk

CM83SS

Daniel Way

CM83SE

Western Road

CM82QY

Court Six

CM82RJ

Court Twelve

CM82RD

Court Ten

CM82GY

Prentice Place

CM82RU

Court Fifteen

CM82RW

Court Seventeen

CM82HY

Glebe Crescent

CM82TA

Conrad Road

CM83PG

Church Road

CM83WF

Silver End & Cressing

CM83ZF

Apian Grove

CM81LD

Avon Walk

CM81LN

Trent Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.