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Witham South

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 4 schools in Witham South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Witham South Population

6,386

Population density

2,209.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,510

86.28%

Other White

243

3.81%

African

120

1.88%

Indian

1.14%

Other Asian

0.99%

Total population: 6,386

Economics

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

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

3.32%

Total households: 2,652

Property prices in Witham South

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £320,800 in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Witham South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	40	£311,000	£254,250	£281,500	£350,500	£400,000
Flats	23	£190,000	£132,000	£168,750	£210,000	£237,000
Semi-Detached	27	£375,000	£275,850	£339,500	£422,500	£548,000
Detached	11	£510,000	£322,500	£415,000	£575,000	£627,500

10 years median price trend in Witham South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Witham South

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