Postcode CM8 2BU is located in an urban city, within the Witham North ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Witham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is River Walk.
North Witham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
North Witham has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 2BU.
North Witham near CM8 2BU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Witham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £308,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham North
In the CM8 2BU postcode area, located within North Witham, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Braintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Honeysuckle Store | 144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YD | Walking directions to Honeysuckle Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Spa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.