Postcode CM8 2PP is located in an urban city, within the Witham North area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Witham Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Witham Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,095 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from CM8 2PP.
Witham Town near CM8 2PP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £425,000 | £410 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £345,000 | £410 |
| Terraced | 34 | £315,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 14 | £165,500 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 1, Alder Walk, Witham, CM8 2PP | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 34, Yew Close, Witham, CM8 2PW | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 37, Yew Close, Witham, CM8 2PW | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2026 | 20, Chestnut Walk, Witham, CM8 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 99, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 |
In the CM8 2PP postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 2 primary and 1 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. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Elm Hall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Lift New Rickstones | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2018. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Braintree Road, Witham, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 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 2PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Billy Taylor
Witham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Ethan Williams
Witham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 2PP records about 64 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CM8 2PP in Witham North is £332,250 (about £366 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CM8 2PP, including Templars Academy (Good), Elm Hall Primary School (Good) and Lift New Rickstones (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM8 2PP is Witham, about 928 m away.
CM8 2PP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,095 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 2PP 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).