Postcode CM8 1YS is located in an urban city, within the Witham Central 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 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Hatfield Peverel located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Witham Lodge Green.
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 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CM8 1YS.
Witham Town near CM8 1YS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hatfield Peverel located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1YS postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 1YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1ED | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Gershwin Park, Witham, CM8 1XU | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 113 Hatfield Road, Witham, CM8 1EE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.