Postcode CM8 1EX is located in an urban city, within the Witham West area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Witham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Witham is £53,949 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. The nearest station is Witham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is River Walk.
West Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,641 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Witham is £53,949 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from CM8 1EX.
West Witham near CM8 1EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Witham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £458,500 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £330,000 | £443 |
| Terraced | 39 | £300,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 8 | £182,000 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 1EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 14, Cuppers Close, Witham, CM8 1EY | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 40, Guithavon Road, Witham, CM8 1HD | Other | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 19, Guithavon Road, Witham, CM8 1HD | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 37, Guithavon Road, Witham, CM8 1HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 12, Epping Way, Witham, CM8 1NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £318,000 |
In the CM8 1EX postcode area, located within West Witham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Lift Maltings | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Howbridge Infant School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2022. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 1EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bridge Street, Braintree, CM8 1BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | King Edward Way, Braintree, CM8 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 74/76 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Guithavon Street, Braintree, CM8 2AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM8 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Hayes
Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Ronald Philip Ramage
Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 1EX records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM8 1EX in Witham West is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CM8 1EX, including Lift Maltings (Requires improvement), Howbridge Infant School (Good) and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM8 1EX is Witham, about 1,129 m away.
CM8 1EX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 1EX is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jon Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ronald Philip Ramage (Conservative and Unionist Party).