Postcode CM8 1PU is located in an urban city, within the Witham Central area 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 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Witham is £53,949 per year. The median sale price in Witham Central is £270,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £388,750. The nearest station is Witham, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Witham Lodge Green.
West Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,199 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.9% 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 per household in West Witham is £53,949 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 1PU.
West Witham near CM8 1PU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Witham Lodge Green | Small | Walking directions to Witham Lodge Green |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £915,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £495,000 | £421 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £400,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 36 | £276,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 47 | £175,000 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £160,000 | £295,000 | £214,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £382,500 | £185,000 | £312,500 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £494,995 | £170,000 | £369,995 | £259,000 |
| 2020 | £511,000 | £173,500 | £389,995 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £519,995 | £165,000 | £330,000 | £261,150 |
| 2022 | £539,995 | £172,500 | £394,995 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £557,498 | £190,000 | £369,995 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £505,000 | £200,000 | £405,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £535,000 | £176,250 | £385,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £473,000 | £182,500 | £405,500 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310 | £265 | £434 | £270 |
| 2017 | £316 | £276 | £299 | £306 |
| 2018 | £352 | £310 | £371 | £280 |
| 2019 | £353 | £332 | £346 | £282 |
| 2020 | £355 | £408 | £336 | £292 |
| 2021 | £371 | £335 | £371 | £298 |
| 2022 | £400 | £334 | £403 | £372 |
| 2023 | £440 | £328 | £432 | £385 |
| 2024 | £421 | £338 | £426 | £385 |
| 2025 | £412 | £308 | £435 | £344 |
| 2026 | £393 | £324 | £402 | £348 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 1PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 7, Faber Road, Witham, CM8 1PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 11, Beadel Close, Witham, CM8 1PG | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 25, Boydin Close, Witham, CM8 1PD | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 35, Claudius Way, Witham, CM8 1PY | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 41, Claudius Way, Witham, CM8 1PY | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the CM8 1PU postcode area, located within West Witham, there are 6 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lift Maltings | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Howbridge Infant School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 1PU
| 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 | Lidl | Bridge Street, Braintree, CM8 1BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Gershwin Park, Witham, CM8 1XU | Walking directions to ALDI |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM8 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sindhu Rajeev
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Toby Williams
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 1PU records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM8 1PU in Witham Central is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CM8 1PU, including Lift Maltings (Requires improvement), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Howbridge Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CM8 1PU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 1PU is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sindhu Rajeev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Toby Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).