Postcode CM8 3UD is located in an urban city, within the Witham Central ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Witham Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Witham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is River Walk.
Witham Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Witham Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.5% 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 of residents in Witham Town is £46,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from CM8 3UD.
Witham Town near CM8 3UD 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
| 0.2 mi | River Walk | Medium | Walking directions to River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Witham Town Park | Small | Walking directions to Witham Town Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Witham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham Central
In the CM8 3UD postcode area, located within Witham Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM8 3UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | The Grove Centre, Braintree, CM8 2YT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Laurence Avenue, Braintree, CM8 1JB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.