Postcode CM8 2XE is located in an urban city, within the Witham West ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Witham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Witham is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West Witham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Witham is £41,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM8 2XE.
West Witham near CM8 2XE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Witham | N/A | Walking directions to Witham |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £376,750 |
| Terraced | 34 | £303,750 |
10 year median price trend in Witham West
In the CM8 2XE postcode area, located within West Witham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 2XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Honeysuckle Store | 144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YD | Walking directions to Honeysuckle Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Spa Road, Braintree, CM8 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.