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Witham West

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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Witham West is £306,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £371,250. 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
54
Deprivation level
6/10
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
30.6(-3%)
Shoplifting
6.77(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.33(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-21%)
Public order
4.85(-5%)
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

Median price: £306,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £371K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £555,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£458,500£430
Semi-Detached27£330,000£443
Terraced39£300,000£347
Flats8£182,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£155,000£264,500£229,500
2017£385,000£182,000£275,000£232,500
2018£365,250£143,250£289,750£245,000
2019£400,000£175,000£293,750£235,000
2020£461,250£177,000£287,500£247,000
2021£487,500£189,000£326,125£260,000
2022£427,500£175,000£350,250£290,000
2023£575,000£222,000£350,000£295,000
2024£591,750£180,000£360,000£290,000
2025£475,000£195,000£345,000£303,750
2026£442,000£182,000£315,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£384£267£351£242
2017£327£265£325£255
2018£387£275£324£278
2019£324£257£344£284
2020£289£273£325£273
2021£390£315£366£286
2022£369£332£410£347
2023£445£319£419£339
2024£363£310£417£325
2025£415£293£379£334
2026£423£330£457£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witham West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Jon Hayes

Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Ronald Philip Ramage

Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative