CM8 comprises Witham and surrounding areas in Essex, positioned in the 78th percentile nationally for growth trajectory at 55.2/100. Over the past five years, property prices have expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, while rental income has grown at 4.9% annually, creating a differential favourable to investors prioritising yield. Population growth in the district reached 1.4% across the same period. The postcode remains classified in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited immediate structural transformation. These metrics indicate a market characterised by modest capital appreciation coupled with stronger rental dynamics, reflecting steady rather than accelerated residential activity.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Witham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by risk.
18 planning applications submitted in CM8 over the last six months.
Witham (CM8) common questions
Is Witham up and coming?
Witham (CM8) has a trajectory score of 55/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 23% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Witham safe?
Witham has a safety score of 44/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Witham?
The average property price in Witham (CM8) is £337k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Witham?
The median monthly rent in Witham (CM8) is £1,135 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Witham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bury St Edmunds (IP32), Bury St Edmunds (IP33), Sudbury (CO10), Chatham (ME4), Bury St Edmunds (IP29). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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