Postcode CM8 1LY is located in an urban city, within the Witham West ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Witham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Witham is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Witham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in West Witham is £41,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from CM8 1LY.
West Witham near CM8 1LY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £376,750 |
| Terraced | 34 | £303,750 |
10 year median price trend in Witham West
In the CM8 1LY postcode area, located within West Witham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | King Edward Way, Braintree, CM8 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Spa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Bridge Street, Braintree, CM8 1BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.