Postcode CM8 2XZ is located in an urban city, within the Witham West ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Witham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
North Witham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
North Witham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 2XZ.
North Witham near CM8 2XZ 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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 in Witham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £342,500 |
| Detached | 7 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £297,500 |
10 year median price trend in Witham West
In the CM8 2XZ postcode area, located within North Witham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 2XZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Honeysuckle Store | 144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YD | Walking directions to Honeysuckle Store |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for CM8 2XZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.