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About

Witham South ward encompasses the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town of Witham. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including the Powers Hall area, and more recent developments. It contains several local schools, community facilities, and retail parks that serve the immediate population. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the north and largely extends into the surrounding Essex countryside to the south.

A notable local feature is the Chipping Hill conservation area, which includes medieval street patterns and historic buildings at the ward's northern edge. The landscape is marked by the River Brain, which flows through the area towards the town centre. Much of the ward's layout is defined by its main arterial roads, which connect it to the A12 and provide routes into central Witham.

Area overview

On average Witham South has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witham South is £58,576 per year. The median sale price in Witham South is £327,500 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,250 and £377,500. There are 4 schools in Witham South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witham South is home to around 6,386 people, with a population density of about 2,209.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham South Population
6,386
Population density
2,209.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.46(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.89(-40%)
Vehicle crime
4.54(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-33%)
Other theft
4.07(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,510
86.28%
Other White
243
3.81%
African
120
1.88%
Indian
73
1.14%
Other Asian
63
0.99%
Total population: 6,386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,377
27.48%
Level 3 (A level)
997
19.9%
No qualifications
879
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,011

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,083
40.84%
Owns outright
641
24.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
15.08%
Other social rented
374
14.1%
Social rents from council
88
3.32%
Total households: 2,652

Property prices in Witham South

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £354
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £378K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£450,000£316
Semi-Detached27£360,000£407
Terraced37£327,500£361
Flats26£195,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£167,500£295,000£267,000
2017£408,250£186,000£292,500£257,500
2018£387,000£185,500£310,000£290,000
2019£405,000£182,000£302,500£280,000
2020£430,000£183,000£302,000£285,000
2021£487,500£185,000£321,000£265,000
2022£487,500£201,250£361,250£325,000
2023£470,000£195,000£350,000£325,000
2024£497,500£199,000£350,000£315,000
2025£485,000£190,000£366,250£316,250
2026£457,500£195,000£378,000£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£283£352£278
2017£274£295£348£337
2018£333£318£329£327
2019£300£305£340£325
2020£305£294£351£301
2021£343£323£355£361
2022£390£327£405£398
2023£369£339£422£372
2024£357£320£392£409
2025£343£322£401£401
2026£321£318£407£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Witham South ward.

Local councillors

Jacqueline Suzanne Marie Martin

Witham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Alan Thomas Heath

Witham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Witham South

Is Witham South safe?

Witham South records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Witham South?

The median sale price in Witham South is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Witham South?

Witham South has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Witham South?

Witham South scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Witham South sits around rank 21,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Witham South?

The average household income in Witham South is around £58,576 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Witham South?

Witham South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jacqueline Suzanne Marie Martin (Labour Party) and Paul Alan Thomas Heath (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Witham South

CM81GF

Market Lane

CM81SY

Greenwell Road

CM81QJ

Olivers Drive

CM81DT

Pinkham Drive

CM81QB

Ravel Avenue

CM81DU

Pinkham Drive

CM81XL

Constance Close

CM81FY

Woodfield

CM81NG

Elgar Drive

CM81EU

Town End Field

CM81UT

Hatfield Road

CM83FH

Long Mead

CM81FF

Purcell Road

CM81HU

Maldon Road

CM81QZ

Holst Avenue

CM81JH

Pitt Green

CM81BX

Howbridge Road

CM81RU

Stainer Close

CM83HY

Maldon Road

CM81QR

Sparkey Close

CM81XZ

Constance Close

CM81FW

Chaplin Mews

CM81XY

Constance Close

CM81XQ

Clayshotts Drive

CM81HW

Gershwin Boulevard

CM81FQ

Gershwin Boulevard

CM81ED

Hatfield Road

CM81JE

Elizabeth Avenue

CM81GU

Payne Close

CM81ZR

Griggs Way

CM81XT

Carraways

CM81QA

Ravel Avenue

CM81GB

Greenwell Road

CM81AF

Purcell Road

CM81AG

Purcell Road

CM81SX

Holst Avenue

CM81QH

Graces Close

CM81US

Sneezum Walk

CM81JN

Maltings Lane

CM81AN

Maltings Lane

CM81JL

Maltings Lane

CM81JD

Elizabeth Avenue

CM81BU

Bridge Street

CM81QT

Ashby Road

CM81FS

Haygreen Road

CM81BZ

Howbridge Road

CM81HT

Maldon Road

CM81DX

Maltings Lane

CM81QP

Gay Bowers Way

CM81DE

Luard Way

CM81FT

Everitt Court

CM83LH

Blue Mills Hill

CM81SR

Dawson Way

CM81JT

Benton Close

CM81JW

Sauls Avenue

CM81EE

Hatfield Road

CM81QE

Britten Crescent

CM81DG

Blott Rise

CM81DH

Hall Rise

CM81BD

Bantock Way

CM81XJ

Sauls Bridge Close

CM81XD

Denholm Court

CM81DQ

Brook Walk

CM81DP

Maltings Lane

CM81JS

Stainer Close

CM81FP

Randall Close

CM81AJ

Bridge Street

CM81JA

Laurence Avenue

CM81JG

Edinburgh Close

CM81QN

Ashby Road

CM81QG

Pondholton Drive

CM81QY

Gershwin Boulevard

CM81FZ

Hutley Close

CM81DA

Howbridge Road

CM81FJ

Holst Avenue

CM81JU

Gershwin Boulevard

CM81FR

Owers Road

CM81UH

Russell Close

CM81DY

Bridge Street

CM81XU

Reid Road

CM81UG

Baker Way

CM81UJ

Mortimer Way

CM81DS

Elgar Drive

CM81QX

Halfacres

CM81JP

Sauls Avenue

CM81EG

Hatfield Road

CM81DF

Malyon Road

CM81DJ

Dengie Close

CM81XG

Maltings Court

CM81JR

Bliss Close

CM81EF

Hatfield Road

CM81EA

Wickham Road

CM81FL

Hawkes Road

CM81DL

Elgar Drive

CM81GR

Duncombe Close

CM81BG

Bantock Way

CM81QL

Juvina Close

CM81JJ

Pelly Avenue

CM81DZ

Victoria Cottages

CM81QQ

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