Postcode CM8 1UB is located in an urban city, within the Witham West area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Witham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 West is £306,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £371,250. The nearest station is Witham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is River Walk.
West Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,269 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.4% 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 per household in West Witham is £53,949 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 1UB.
West Witham near CM8 1UB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £458,500 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £330,000 | £443 |
| Terraced | 39 | £300,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 8 | £182,000 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £155,000 | £264,500 | £229,500 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £182,000 | £275,000 | £232,500 |
| 2018 | £365,250 | £143,250 | £289,750 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £175,000 | £293,750 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £461,250 | £177,000 | £287,500 | £247,000 |
| 2021 | £487,500 | £189,000 | £326,125 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £427,500 | £175,000 | £350,250 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £222,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £591,750 | £180,000 | £360,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £195,000 | £345,000 | £303,750 |
| 2026 | £442,000 | £182,000 | £315,000 | £287,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £384 | £267 | £351 | £242 |
| 2017 | £327 | £265 | £325 | £255 |
| 2018 | £387 | £275 | £324 | £278 |
| 2019 | £324 | £257 | £344 | £284 |
| 2020 | £289 | £273 | £325 | £273 |
| 2021 | £390 | £315 | £366 | £286 |
| 2022 | £369 | £332 | £410 | £347 |
| 2023 | £445 | £319 | £419 | £339 |
| 2024 | £363 | £310 | £417 | £325 |
| 2025 | £415 | £293 | £379 | £334 |
| 2026 | £423 | £330 | £457 | £352 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 1UB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15, Bure Drive, Witham, CM8 1UB | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 38, Bure Drive, Witham, CM8 1UD | Flats | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 157, Humber Road, Witham, CM8 1TY | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 169, Humber Road, Witham, CM8 1UE | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 10, Dart Close, Witham, CM8 1UA | Terraced | Freehold | £287,000 |
In the CM8 1UB postcode area, located within West Witham, there are 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Witham Oaks Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Acorn Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Lift Maltings | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 1UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Spa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Honeysuckle Store | 144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YD | Walking directions to Honeysuckle Store |
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 1UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Hayes
Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Ronald Philip Ramage
Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 1UB records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CM8 1UB in Witham West is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CM8 1UB, including Witham Oaks Academy (Good), Acorn Infant Academy (Good) and Lift Maltings (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM8 1UB is Witham, about 1,067 m away.
CM8 1UB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,269 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 1UB is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jon Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ronald Philip Ramage (Conservative and Unionist Party).