Postcode CM8 1XE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Witham Town is £55,556 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is River Walk.
Witham Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Witham Town is £55,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 1XE.
Witham Town near CM8 1XE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Witham Town Park | Small | Walking directions to Witham Town Park |
| 0.4 mi | Holst Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Holst Avenue Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £319,150 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 | 14 | £517,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 35 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham South
In the CM8 1XE postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 1XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bridge Street, Braintree, CM8 1BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Laurence Avenue, Braintree, CM8 1JB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | King Edward Way, Braintree, CM8 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Coach House Way, Braintree, CM8 1AH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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: 16/01/2026.