Postcode CM8 2DU is located in an urban city, within the Witham Central area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Witham Town area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Witham Town is £55,556 per year. The median sale price in Witham Central is £270,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £388,750. The nearest station is Witham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is River Walk.
Witham Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,726 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 3 ft away from CM8 2DU.
Witham Town near CM8 2DU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £915,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £495,000 | £421 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £400,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 36 | £276,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 47 | £175,000 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £160,000 | £295,000 | £214,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £382,500 | £185,000 | £312,500 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £494,995 | £170,000 | £369,995 | £259,000 |
| 2020 | £511,000 | £173,500 | £389,995 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £519,995 | £165,000 | £330,000 | £261,150 |
| 2022 | £539,995 | £172,500 | £394,995 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £557,498 | £190,000 | £369,995 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £505,000 | £200,000 | £405,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £535,000 | £176,250 | £385,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £473,000 | £182,500 | £405,500 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310 | £265 | £434 | £270 |
| 2017 | £316 | £276 | £299 | £306 |
| 2018 | £352 | £310 | £371 | £280 |
| 2019 | £353 | £332 | £346 | £282 |
| 2020 | £355 | £408 | £336 | £292 |
| 2021 | £371 | £335 | £371 | £298 |
| 2022 | £400 | £334 | £403 | £372 |
| 2023 | £440 | £328 | £432 | £385 |
| 2024 | £421 | £338 | £426 | £385 |
| 2025 | £412 | £308 | £435 | £344 |
| 2026 | £393 | £324 | £402 | £348 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | 23, Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS | Terraced | Freehold | £412,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 13, Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £447,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | Flat 4, 12A, Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £173,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 28, Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 10, Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,000 |
In the CM8 2DU postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 4 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Templars Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Witham Oaks Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Acorn Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Guithavon Street, Braintree, CM8 2AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sindhu Rajeev
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Toby Williams
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 2DU records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2DU in Witham Central is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM8 2DU, including Templars Academy (Good), Witham Oaks Academy (Good) and Acorn Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM8 2DU is Witham, about 180 m away.
CM8 2DU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,726 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 2DU is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sindhu Rajeev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Toby Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).