Postcode CM8 1QB 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.1 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is River Walk.
Witham Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 1QB.
Witham Town near CM8 1QB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Holst Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Holst Avenue Park |
| 0.4 mi | Witham Lodge Green | Small | Walking directions to Witham Lodge Green |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Witham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £497,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £356,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham South
In the CM8 1QB postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 1QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Laurence Avenue, Braintree, CM8 1JB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | King Edward Way, Braintree, CM8 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Gershwin Park, Witham, CM8 1XU | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.