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CM8 2JL

Church Street

Witham North

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Detailed insights for CM8 2JL

Overview

Postcode CM8 2JL is located in an urban city, within the Witham North area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Witham area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 North is £332,250 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £397,500. The nearest station is Witham, about 0.2 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

North Witham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,880 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

North Witham has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 2JL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Witham near CM8 2JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM8 2JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Witham

N/A

Walking directions to Witham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM8 2JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiver WalkLargeWalking directions to River Walk

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
2,956 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.1(-24%)
Drugs
5.21(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.61(-77%)
Other crime
1.3(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
81.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.85%
Other White
12
3.64%
Irish
9
2.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.42%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
39.41%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.87%
No qualifications
38
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
48
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
25%
Other social rented
15
9.87%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Witham North

Median price: £332,250
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £398K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £332,250 (about £366 per square foot) in Witham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£425,000£410
Semi-Detached27£345,000£410
Terraced34£315,000£348
Flats14£165,500£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416,750£156,750£249,500£232,250
2017£382,495£166,000£280,000£246,500
2018£385,000£168,000£292,500£249,500
2019£354,995£152,000£294,998£258,000
2020£389,995£164,750£299,995£249,000
2021£397,995£165,500£307,000£265,000
2022£467,495£186,250£325,220£300,000
2023£442,500£181,250£337,500£310,000
2024£490,000£147,500£336,000£291,500
2025£435,000£180,000£372,200£306,500
2026£425,000£173,000£338,750£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£285£245£255
2017£350£289£330£283
2018£339£298£350£289
2019£337£296£365£295
2020£324£274£356£306
2021£381£286£376£315
2022£388£324£399£344
2023£385£281£400£351
2024£368£319£401£343
2025£376£337£401£355
2026£427£305£405£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20269, Bellfield Close, Witham, CM8 2BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 1, Camelia House, 49, Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2DHFlatsLeasehold£250,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 4, Camelia House, 49, Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2DHFlatsLeasehold£275,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 9, Camelia House, 49, Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2DHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 2, Camelia House, 49, Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2DHFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the CM8 2JL 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.

Nearby schools for CM8 2JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryTemplars AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWitham Oaks AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAcorn Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM8 2JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsBraintree Road, Witham, CM8 2BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBraintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miHoneysuckle Store144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YDWalking directions to Honeysuckle Store
0.5 miCo-op FoodSpa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NEWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM8 2JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Billy Taylor

Witham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Ethan Williams

Witham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardWitham NorthE05012967
ParishWithamE04012935
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North WithamE02004460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 015BE01021417
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM8 2JL

Is CM8 2JL (North Witham) safe?

The area around CM8 2JL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CM8 2JL?

The median sale price around CM8 2JL in Witham North is £332,250 (about £366 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM8 2JL?

There are 6 schools close to CM8 2JL, 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.

What is the nearest station to CM8 2JL?

The closest station to CM8 2JL is Witham, about 310 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM8 2JL?

CM8 2JL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM8 2JL (North Witham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 2JL is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Billy Taylor (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ethan Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).