Postcode CM8 1JA is located in an urban city, within the Witham South ward of Braintree in the East of England region , and forms part of the Witham Town area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is River Walk.
Witham Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 1JA.
Witham Town near CM8 1JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £895,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £491,250 |
| Flats | 25 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Witham South
In the CM8 1JA postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Swan | 153 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1BE | |
| 0.4 mi | The Battesford Court | 100-102 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.