Postcode CM8 3ZR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
North Witham has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Witham is £58,428 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 72 ft away from CM8 3ZR.
North Witham near CM8 3ZR 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £495,000 | £421 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £400,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 36 | £276,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 47 | £175,000 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM8 3ZR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 99, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 87, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 73, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £177,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 137, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 107, Elderberry Gardens, Witham, CM8 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 |
In the CM8 3ZR 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Templars Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Elm Hall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Lift New Rickstones | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2018. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM8 3ZR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braintree Road, Braintree, CM8 2BY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM8 3ZR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sindhu Rajeev
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Toby Williams
Witham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM8 3ZR 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.
The median sale price around CM8 3ZR in Witham Central is £270,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CM8 3ZR, 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.
The closest station to CM8 3ZR is Witham, about 1,017 m away.
CM8 3ZR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CM8 3ZR 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).