Postcode CM8 1PJ is located in an urban city, within the Witham Central ward 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 88.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Holst Avenue Park.
West Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 1PJ.
West Witham near CM8 1PJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holst Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Holst Avenue Park |
| 0.2 mi | Witham Lodge Green | Small | Walking directions to Witham Lodge Green |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham Central
In the CM8 1PJ 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 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | King Edward Way, Braintree, CM8 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Gershwin Park, Witham, CM8 1XU | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 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.