Area360 logo

Find postcode

Witham West

Interactive map displaying Witham West

About

Witham West ward covers the western part of the town of Witham in Essex, characterised by a mix of residential development and local commerce. The area includes a significant portion of the town centre along Newland Street, which serves as a primary retail and service hub for residents. Housing is varied, encompassing both older terraced homes and more modern estates, providing a range of living options. The ward is defined by its position west of the River Brain, which subtly influences its layout.

The railway line and station are central features, connecting the ward directly to London Liverpool Street and marking it as a key commuter location. Chipping Hill is a notable historical area within the ward, containing several listed buildings that point to the town's medieval origins. Open spaces like the Grove Playing Fields offer recreational areas for the community. This combination of transit links, local history, and everyday amenities defines the ward's functional character.

Area overview

On average Witham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witham West is £56,050 per year. There are 2 schools in Witham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witham West is home to around 6,798 people, with a population density of about 1,439.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham West Population
6,798
Population density
1,439.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.04(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-24%)
Shoplifting
6.47(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-15%)
Other theft
4.71(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,039
88.81%
Other White
244
3.59%
Other Asian
92
1.35%
African
64
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.9%
Total population: 6,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,160
21.14%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,135
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,022
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
13.47%
Total 16+ residents: 5,488

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
917
32.68%
Owns outright
915
32.61%
Other social rented
512
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
9.87%
Social rents from council
143
5.1%
Total households: 2,806

Property prices in Witham West

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witham West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£395,000
Flats4£172,500
Semi-Detached19£390,000
Terraced30£292,500

10 years median price trend in Witham West

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

All postcodes in Witham West

CM81UE

Humber Road

CM82YN

Pennyroyal Crescent

CM81HA

Highfields Road

CM82XQ

Honeysuckle Way

CM82XX

Calamint Road

CM81TL

Helford Court

CM81EZ

Highfields Road

CM81TJ

Brent Close

CM82HN

Tithe Close

CM81LH

Wharfe Close

CM82YL

Buttercup Walk

CM81TF

Medway Avenue

CM82HG

Powers Hall End

CM81UF

Fal Drive

CM82EU

Chelmer Road

CM82XZ

Blackthorn Road

CM81TZ

Cam Way

CM82HL

Saxon Drive

CM81TB

Tamar Avenue

CM82HE

Powers Hall End

CM81TA

Hamble Close

CM82XS

Rosebay Close

CM81TS

Yare Avenue

CM82XW

Foxglove Close

CM82XP

Samphire Close

CM81LE

Orwell Walk

CM81TP

Humber Road

CM81LS

Powers Hall End

CM81LU

Blunts Hall Road

CM82ES

Cromwell Way

CM82EY

Chelmer Road

CM81LF

Deben Close

CM82YG

Lavender Close

CM81HB

Millbridge Road

CM81LW

Highfields Road

CM81TD

Crouch Drive

CM82EQ

Barnardiston Way

CM82YE

Snowdrop Close

CM82YQ

Larkspur Close

CM81LJ

Mersey Road

CM81TR

Yare Avenue

CM81LZ

Blunts Hall Drive

CM82HJ

Highfields Road

CM82YW

Primrose Place

CM81UR

Blunts Hall Road

CM82YR

Thyme Mews

CM82XU

Calamint Road

CM82YH

Pennyroyal Crescent

CM81LY

Blunts Hall Road

CM82XL

Speedwell Close

CM81EY

Cuppers Close

CM81HD

Guithavon Road

CM81LQ

Aire Walk

CM81NH

Powers Hall End

CM81TW

Teign Drive

CM81ES

Blunts Hall Road

CM82HQ

Highfields Road

CM82XR

Rosebay Close

CM82HA

Armond Road

CM81NA

Spa Road

CM82XN

Foxglove Close

CM81ER

Blunts Hall Road

CM81TU

Humber Road

CM82HD

Armond Road

CM82YF

Orchid Avenue

CM82YP

Bluebell Close

CM81LP

Monks Court

CM81LN

Trent Road

CM81NE

Spa Road

CM81TX

Ouse Chase

CM82XJ

Speedwell Close

CM81TQ

Humber Road

CM81LR

Faulkbourne Road

CM81UN

Spa Road

CM81LD

Avon Walk

CM81TE

Douglas Grove

CM82XE

Bryony Close

CM81TY

Humber Road

CM82YD

Honeysuckle Way

CM82XH

Cornel Close

CM81LG

Tees Close

CM81LL

Mersey Road

CM81TN

Ness Walk

CM82EZ

Stourton Road

CM82GX

Bramble Road

CM82HH

Highfields Road

CM82XY

Oxlip Road

CM82HF

Powers Hall End

CM82XT

Calamint Road

CM81LB

Brain Road

CM81UA

Dart Close

CM81UB

Bure Drive

CM82XG

Honeysuckle Way

CM82YJ

Bentley Road

CM81LX

Blunts Hall Road

CM81NF

Spa Road

CM82XA

Bramble Road

CM82ET

Chelmer Road

CM81LT

Powers Hall End

CM81SW

Blunts Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.