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About

The Witham ward encompasses a portion of central Boston, situated along the northern banks of the Charles River. It is primarily a residential neighborhood characterized by a mix of older brick apartment buildings and modern condominium developments. The area contains several parks and green spaces that provide access to the riverfront. Major roadways define its borders and facilitate movement through the area.

The ward includes part of the North End, known for its narrow streets and historic architecture. This section features a concentration of Italian restaurants, cafes, and specialty food shops. The neighborhood is anchored by the Paul Revere Mall, a brick-paved park connecting two historic churches. Daily life here centers around local bakeries, neighborhood grocers, and community events in the public squares.

Area overview

On average Witham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witham is £41,571 per year. There are 2 schools in Witham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witham is home to around 4,617 people, with a population density of about 1,965.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham Population
4,617
Population density
1,965.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.58(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.01(+226%)
Shoplifting
18.41(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.73(+98%)
Other theft
11.26(+98%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,888
62.54%
Other White
1,406
30.45%
Other
68
1.47%
Other Asian
45
0.97%
African
32
0.69%
Total population: 4,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,142
30.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
645
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
500
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 3,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
653
32.72%
Owns outright
590
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
396
19.84%
Other social rented
200
10.02%
Social rents from council
108
5.41%
Total households: 1,996

Property prices in Witham

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £185K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £375,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£205,000£220
Semi-Detached13£146,000£216
Terraced14£125,000£145
Flats3£90,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146,998£116,802£127,500£104,186
2017£167,000£124,950£124,500£95,000
2018£167,475£89,000£135,000£112,000
2019£182,475£123,000£122,250£83,250
2020£190,000£116,000£145,000£109,000
2021£214,000£68,500£154,500£112,000
2022£220,000£130,000£158,000£129,000
2023£250,000£127,250£168,000£115,000
2024£208,000£93,000£153,750£109,000
2025£244,950£90,000£150,000£121,500
2026£276,250£162,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£168£150£117
2017£179£179£180£126
2018£192£141£170£118
2019£166£166£148£123
2020£161£174£171£140
2021£191£146£157£129
2022£217£183£201£160
2023£198£174£221£143
2024£213£187£180£119
2025£233£118£221£148
2026£212£203£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.