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About

Witham Town is located in the Braintree district of Essex, approximately halfway between Chelmsford and Colchester. The area is known for its strong transport links, including a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street. The town centre features a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and chain stores, catering to everyday needs.

The River Brain runs through Witham, adding green spaces like the River Walk and Memorial Park. The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Witham also has several schools and community facilities, making it a practical choice for families. The town retains some historic buildings, including the 15th-century Chipping Hill Church.

Area overview

On average Witham Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Witham Town: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham Town Population
11,584
Population density
2,685 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,943
85.83%
Other White
491
4.24%
African
211
1.82%
Indian
133
1.15%
Other Asian
117
1.01%
Total population: 11,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,798
34.08%
Owns outright
1,351
25.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,034
19.6%
Other social rented
750
14.22%
Social rents from council
191
3.62%
Total households: 5,276

Property prices in Witham Town

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Witham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witham Town 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 Witham Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£515,000
Flats65£175,000
Semi-Detached39£395,000
Terraced59£330,000

10 years median price trend in Witham Town

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

All postcodes in Witham Town

CM81SR

Dawson Way

CM81XP

Guithavon Street

CM82BH

Maldon Road

CM82EF

Guithavon Rise

CM82LJ

Hawthorn Rise

CM82SU

Walnut Drive

CM82TQ

Newland Street

CM82TY

Barwell Way

CM82UG

Horner Place

CM89AW

Newland Street

CM81DZ

Maltings Lane

CM81XR

Witham Town

CM81EG

Bridge Street

CM81FS

Haygreen Road

CM81SY

Greenwell Road

CM82NH

Manor Road

CM81GD

Witham Town

CM81DD

Maidment Crescent

CM81DQ

Dengie Close

CM81FY

Dengie Close

CM81BE

Bridge Street

CM81BT

Bridge Street

CM81JE

Elizabeth Avenue

CM82DN

Newland Street

CM82NX

Forest Road

CM82SR

Cypress Road

CM82UP

Newland Street

CM83AS

Perry Road

CM81BS

Mill Lane

CM81FR

Owers Road

CM81HH

Augustus Way

CM81JP

Saul's Avenue

CM81UP

Guithavon Street

CM81ZG

Bridge Street

CM82FD

Barley Fields

CM89BB

Newland Street

CM83UW

Moss Road

CM83YQ

Bellcroft

Data Sources

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