Postcode CM8 2HE 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 0.4 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.
North Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
North Witham has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 2HE.
North Witham near CM8 2HE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 2HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 3, Tithe Close, Witham, CM8 2HN | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 3, Tithe Close, Witham, CM8 2HN | Terraced | Freehold | £478,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 41, Saxon Drive, Witham, CM8 2HL | Detached | Freehold | £442,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 21, Saxon Drive, Witham, CM8 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 47, Saxon Drive, Witham, CM8 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the CM8 2HE postcode area, located within North Witham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Witham Oaks Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Acorn Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Templars Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Spa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Honeysuckle Store | 144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YD | Walking directions to Honeysuckle Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BY | 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 2HE, 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 2HE records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM8 2HE in Witham West is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM8 2HE, including Witham Oaks Academy (Good), Acorn Infant Academy (Good) and Templars Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM8 2HE is Witham, about 669 m away.
CM8 2HE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,450 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 2HE 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).