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CM8 2YF

Orchid Avenue

Witham West

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Detailed insights for CM8 2YF

Overview

Postcode CM8 2YF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
57.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

North Witham has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.4%

Approximately 57.4% 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 2YF.

Flood risk

No risk

North Witham near CM8 2YF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM8 2YF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Witham

N/A

Walking directions to Witham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
4,708.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.06(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.22(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.01(-37%)
Public order
3.21(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.21(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
89%
Other White
11
3.78%
Other Asian
5
1.72%
Bangladeshi
4
1.37%
Indian
3
1.03%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
24.28%
No qualifications
50
20.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.11%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
53.04%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.13%
Owns outright
15
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Social rents from council
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Witham West

Median price: £306,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £371K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£458,500£430
Semi-Detached27£330,000£443
Terraced39£300,000£347
Flats8£182,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2YF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 2YF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202630, Bramble Road, Witham, CM8 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
06 Jun 202518, Bramble Road, Witham, CM8 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£341,000
05 Jun 202515, Bramble Road, Witham, CM8 2XATerracedFreehold£285,000
11 Sept 202643, Pennyroyal Crescent, Witham, CM8 2YNSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
24 Jul 202647, Pennyroyal Crescent, Witham, CM8 2YNSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CM8 2YF 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 2YF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryTemplars AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryWitham Oaks AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryAcorn Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 2YF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM8 2YF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHoneysuckle Store144 Honeysuckle Way, Witham, CM8 2YDWalking directions to Honeysuckle Store
0.4 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 2YF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Hayes

Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Ronald Philip Ramage

Witham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardWitham WestE05010389
ParishWithamE04012935
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North WithamE02004460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 015EE01021426
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CM8 2YF

Is CM8 2YF (North Witham) safe?

The area around CM8 2YF 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.

What is the average house price near CM8 2YF?

The median sale price around CM8 2YF in Witham West is £306,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM8 2YF?

There are 6 schools close to CM8 2YF, 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 2YF?

The closest station to CM8 2YF is Witham, about 917 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM8 2YF?

CM8 2YF 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 2YF 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).