What's the average income in Witham Central?

Average resident income is about £46,147 per year.

What home types are most common in Witham Central?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 29.4%, terraced 27.2%.

How much social housing is near Witham Central?

About 16.5% across the Witham Central area.

What are house prices in Witham Central?

Based on 125 recent sales, the median price is £355,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Witham Central?

Latest medians: Detached £502,800, Semi-detached £415,000, Terraced £315,000, Flats £165,000.

How safe is Witham Central?

Crime level in Witham Central is high with about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Witham Central?

There are 3,090 households in Witham Central

What's the Witham Central population and density?

Witham Central population is 6,728 with density 1935.6 per km².

How deprived is Witham Central?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 18131 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Witham Central and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Witham Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Braintree / Witham Central

About

Witham Central is a ward located in the town of Witham, part of the Braintree district in Essex. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, mid-20th century homes, and modern developments. The ward includes the town centre, which features a range of shops, cafes, and services along the High Street and Newland Street. Public transport links are accessible, with Witham railway station providing connections to London Liverpool Street and other destinations.

The ward is bordered by the River Brain to the south and includes several green spaces, such as the Memorial Recreation Ground and the Witham Town Park. Local amenities include schools, healthcare facilities, and community centres. Witham Central has a relatively dense population compared to other parts of the district, reflecting its urban character. The area has a mix of commercial and residential land use, with ongoing developments aimed at balancing growth with infrastructure needs.

Area overview

On average Witham Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Witham Central is £46,147 per year. There are 2 schools in Witham Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

16.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Witham Central Population

6,728

Population density

1,935.6 per km²

Demographics

British

5,762

85.6%

Other White

275

4.09%

African

136

2.02%

Other Asian

1.32%

Indian

1.11%

Total population: 6,731

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

954

30.87%

Owns outright

854

27.64%

Private landlord or letting agency

569

18.41%

Other social rented

506

16.38%

Social rents from council

114

3.69%

Total households: 3,090

Property prices in Witham Central

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £915,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£502,800	£340,500	£432,250	£567,500	£646,500
Flats	31	£165,000	£86,000	£115,000	£197,500	£275,475
Semi-Detached	18	£415,000	£307,000	£381,250	£425,000	£494,500
Terraced	33	£315,000	£202,800	£280,000	£399,000	£434,000

10 years price trend in Witham Central

All postcodes in Witham Central

CM83HP

Witham Town

CM83UN

Moss Road

CM83UT

Perry Road

CM82AY

Newland Street

CM81AB

Newland Street

CM81AX

Kings Chase

CM81DW

Orchards

CM81JY

Blackman Way

CM82AB

Maldon Road

CM82UY

Armiger Way

CM83BY

Stepfield

CM83DR

Colchester Road

CM89EJ

Newland Street

CM81AZ

Lawn Chase

CM81NQ

Epping Way

CM81ZF

Stoneham Close

CM81ZU

Witham Town

CM82HR

Armond Road

CM82TH

Ben Sainty Court

CM82TJ

Coggeshall Road

CM82UZ

Armiger Way

CM81AY

Kings Chase

CM81BQ

Guithavon Street

CM81PS

West Witham

CM82AA

Maldon Road

CM82DZ

Armond Road

CM82EN

Janmead

CM82TU

Barwell Way

CM83PL

Eastways

CM89DT

Newland Street

CM81FA

Tucker Drive

CM81JX

Pryor Close

CM81XP

Guithavon Street

CM82BH

Maldon Road

CM82EF

Guithavon Rise

CM82TQ

Newland Street

CM82TY

Barwell Way

CM82UG

Horner Place

CM89AW

Newland Street

CM81NW

Alfreg Road

CM81XR

Witham Town

CM81HJ

Augustus Way

CM81PP

West Witham

CM81GD

Witham Town

CM81BE

Bridge Street

CM81BT

Bridge Street

CM82DN

Newland Street

CM82UP

Newland Street

CM83AS

Perry Road

CM81NR

Christina Road

CM81NT

Alan Road

CM81BS

Mill Lane

CM81HH

Augustus Way

CM81UP

Guithavon Street

CM81ZG

Bridge Street

CM82FD

Barley Fields

CM89BB

Newland Street

CM83UW

Moss Road

CM83YQ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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