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CM8 3AA

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Witham Central

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Detailed insights for CM8 3AA

Overview

Postcode CM8 3AA is located in a rural village, within the Witham Central area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Witham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 Central is £270,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £388,750. The nearest station is Witham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

North Witham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,120 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from CM8 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

North Witham near CM8 3AA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM8 3AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Witham

N/A

Walking directions to Witham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
497
Population density
119.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.9(+4%)
Other theft
12.12(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.23(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(+23%)
Public order
7.36(+44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
418
84.1%
Other White
19
3.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
2.82%
Indian
10
2.01%
Other Asian
7
1.41%
Total population: 497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
29.47%
Level 3 (A level)
83
20.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
16.62%
No qualifications
64
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
39.71%
Owns outright
57
27.27%
Other social rented
28
13.4%
Shared ownership
24
11.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
4.78%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Witham Central

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £355
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £389K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £915,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£495,000£421
Semi-Detached15£400,000£447
Terraced36£276,000£346
Flats47£175,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£160,000£295,000£214,000
2017£395,000£150,000£280,000£240,000
2018£382,500£185,000£312,500£250,000
2019£494,995£170,000£369,995£259,000
2020£511,000£173,500£389,995£255,000
2021£519,995£165,000£330,000£261,150
2022£539,995£172,500£394,995£275,000
2023£557,498£190,000£369,995£295,000
2024£505,000£200,000£405,000£300,000
2025£535,000£176,250£385,000£300,000
2026£473,000£182,500£405,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£265£434£270
2017£316£276£299£306
2018£352£310£371£280
2019£353£332£346£282
2020£355£408£336£292
2021£371£335£371£298
2022£400£334£403£372
2023£440£328£432£385
2024£421£338£426£385
2025£412£308£435£344
2026£393£324£402£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 20261, Wright Grove, Witham, CM8 2ZNDetachedFreehold£415,000
08 Dec 202523, Wright Grove, Witham, CM8 2ZNSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
14 Nov 202521, Wright Grove, Witham, CM8 2ZNSemi-DetachedFreehold£332,500
31 Oct 20259, Wright Grove, Witham, CM8 2ZNSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500
20 Oct 202511, Wright Grove, Witham, CM8 2ZNSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the CM8 3AA postcode area, located within North Witham, 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.

Nearby schools for CM8 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryTemplars AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryElm Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryLift New RickstonesAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sindhu Rajeev

Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Toby Williams

Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardWitham CentralE05012966
ParishWithamE04012935
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North WithamE02004460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 015AE01021362
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2008-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CM8 3AA

Is CM8 3AA (North Witham) safe?

The area around CM8 3AA records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM8 3AA?

The median sale price around CM8 3AA in Witham Central is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM8 3AA?

There are 3 schools close to CM8 3AA, 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.

What is the nearest station to CM8 3AA?

The closest station to CM8 3AA is Witham, about 1,166 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM8 3AA?

CM8 3AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM8 3AA (North Witham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 3AA is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sindhu Rajeev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Toby Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).