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Witham South

About

Witham South is a residential ward located in the town of Witham, part of the Braintree district in Essex. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated south of the River Brain, with easy access to the A12, providing links to Chelmsford and Colchester. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The ward has a mix of older and newer developments, with some areas dating back to the mid-20th century. Public transport options include regular bus services and Witham railway station, which offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street. Green spaces like Howbridge Park provide recreational areas for residents. The population is predominantly families and working professionals, with a range of age groups represented.

Area overview

On average Witham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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 of residents in Witham South is £47,492 per year. There are 4 schools in Witham South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

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

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

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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £895,000.

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
Detached	15	£497,500	£327,500	£435,000	£575,000	£702,500
Flats	20	£197,500	£128,900	£176,875	£215,625	£256,000
Semi-Detached	24	£356,500	£283,325	£314,250	£421,250	£514,750
Terraced	38	£310,000	£259,475	£286,250	£350,000	£400,000

10 years median price trend in Witham South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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