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.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £900,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £660,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £182,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £305,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Maltings Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Powers Hall Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Acorn Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.