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CM8

WITHAM

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM8 encompasses WITHAM and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £381,582
1yr change ▼ 7.8%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£381,582

▼ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in CM8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM8 is £381,582, which is 11% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM8 cost 33.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM8 have fallen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £548,978 399
Semi-detached £364,766 436
Terraced £302,770 510
Flat £190,190 388
All types £381,582 1789

5-Year Price History

£349K £364K £379K £395K £410K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM8 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chipping Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Howbridge Infant School Primary Good mi
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lift New Rickstones Secondary Not inspected mi
Lift Maltings Secondary Requires improvement mi

2

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

164,304

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM8 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM8 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM8 — WITHAM

Area Summary

CM8 (WITHAM) offers above-average property prices (£381,582, 33% above national average), low crime (43% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM8 WITHAM

What is the average house price in CM8 WITHAM?
The average house price in CM8 (WITHAM) is £381,582, based on 1789 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.8% over the past year.
Is CM8 WITHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in CM8 is significantly below the national average (46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM8 WITHAM?
The population of CM8 (WITHAM) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM8?
The average broadband download speed in CM8 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM8 WITHAM?
There are 16 schools in or near CM8. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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