Postcode CM8 2HD is located in an urban city, within the Witham West area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Witham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is River Walk.
North Witham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,702 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
North Witham has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 230 ft away from CM8 2HD.
North Witham near CM8 2HD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Witham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2026 | Claddagh, Earlsmead, Witham, CM8 2EH | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Flat 19, Croxall Court, Armond Road, Witham, CM8 2HR | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 44, Chelmer Road, Witham, CM8 2EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 6, Chelmer Road, Witham, CM8 2EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 17, Hamilton Court, Templemead, Witham, CM8 2DF | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 |
In the CM8 2HD postcode area, located within North Witham, there are 7 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 | Witham Oaks Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Acorn Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Lift Maltings | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Guithavon Street, Braintree, CM8 2AP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 74/76 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2HD, 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 2HD records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM8 2HD in Witham West is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CM8 2HD, 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 2HD is Witham, about 342 m away.
CM8 2HD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,702 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 2HD 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).