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CM8 1FN

Baker Way

Witham South

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Detailed insights for CM8 1FN

Overview

Postcode CM8 1FN is located in an urban city, within the Witham South area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Witham Town area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Witham Town is £55,556 per year. The median sale price in Witham South is £327,500 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,250 and £377,500. The nearest station is Witham, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Holst Avenue Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Witham Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,915 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Witham Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Witham Town is £55,556 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from CM8 1FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Witham Town near CM8 1FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witham located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM8 1FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHolst Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Holst Avenue Park
0.3 miWitham Lodge GreenSmallWalking directions to Witham Lodge Green

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
6,221.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-45%)
Vehicle crime
3.98(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.66(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.99(-69%)
Public order
1.33(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
80.07%
Other
13
4.71%
Other White
12
4.35%
Caribbean
9
3.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.81%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
25.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.59%
No qualifications
33
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
43.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
26.79%
Other social rented
14
12.5%
Owns outright
13
11.61%
Shared ownership
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Witham South

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £354
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £378K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £745,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£450,000£316
Semi-Detached27£360,000£407
Terraced37£327,500£361
Flats26£195,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£167,500£295,000£267,000
2017£408,250£186,000£292,500£257,500
2018£387,000£185,500£310,000£290,000
2019£405,000£182,000£302,500£280,000
2020£430,000£183,000£302,000£285,000
2021£487,500£185,000£321,000£265,000
2022£487,500£201,250£361,250£325,000
2023£470,000£195,000£350,000£325,000
2024£497,500£199,000£350,000£315,000
2025£485,000£190,000£366,250£316,250
2026£457,500£195,000£378,000£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£283£352£278
2017£274£295£348£337
2018£333£318£329£327
2019£300£305£340£325
2020£305£294£351£301
2021£343£323£355£361
2022£390£327£405£398
2023£369£339£422£372
2024£357£320£392£409
2025£343£322£401£401
2026£321£318£407£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 1FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 1FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202674, Baker Way, Witham, CM8 1FNFlatsLeasehold£207,000
29 May 202614, Randall Close, Witham, CM8 1FPFlatsLeasehold£195,000
12 Dec 202533, Randall Close, Witham, CM8 1FPTerracedFreehold£340,000
18 Jul 202534, Randall Close, Witham, CM8 1FPFlatsLeasehold£278,000
28 Aug 202614, Baker Way, Witham, CM8 1UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the CM8 1FN postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 4 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.

Nearby schools for CM8 1FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryChipping Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHowbridge Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 1FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM8 1FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar113 Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1EEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miALDIGershwin Park, Witham, CM8 1XUWalking directions to ALDI

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM8 1FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqueline Suzanne Marie Martin

Witham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Alan Thomas Heath

Witham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardWitham SouthE05010388
ParishWithamE04012935
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Witham TownE02004462
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 017GE01033461
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM8 1FN

Is CM8 1FN (Witham Town) safe?

The area around CM8 1FN records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM8 1FN?

The median sale price around CM8 1FN in Witham South is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM8 1FN?

There are 5 schools close to CM8 1FN, including Chipping Hill Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Howbridge Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CM8 1FN?

CM8 1FN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM8 1FN (Witham Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 1FN is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacqueline Suzanne Marie Martin (Labour Party) and Paul Alan Thomas Heath (Labour Party).

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