Area Info for Witham (Essex)

Overview of Witham, Essex

Witham is a historic market town located in Essex, England. It is situated approximately 15 miles northeast of London, making it a popular commuter town for those working in the capital. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times and has developed into a vibrant community with a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational facilities.

History

Witham's history is closely linked to its role as a market town, with records of markets dating back to the 13th century. The town has several historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Nicholas Church, which is a notable landmark. Over the centuries, Witham has evolved from a primarily agricultural settlement into a modern town with diverse amenities.

Transport

The town is well-connected by rail and road. Witham railway station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street, making it convenient for commuters. The A12 trunk road runs nearby, offering easy access to London, Colchester, and other parts of Essex. Public transport options include bus services connecting Witham to surrounding towns and villages.

Economy and Amenities

Witham offers a range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. The town centre features various shops, supermarkets, and local markets. There are also several parks and recreational areas, such as the Rivenhall Forest and the Witham Leisure Centre, which provides sports and fitness facilities. The local economy benefits from small businesses, retail outlets, and service providers.

Education

The town has a number of primary and secondary schools, serving the educational needs of local residents. Notable schools include Maltings Academy and New Rickstones Academy. There are also nearby colleges and further education institutions for post-16 education.

Community and Culture

Witham hosts various community events and activities throughout the year, fostering a strong local identity. The town has several clubs, societies, and organisations that cater to diverse interests. Cultural venues include the Witham Arts Centre, which hosts performances, exhibitions, and community events.

Notable Features

The town's historic sites, such as St. Nicholas Church and the old market square, attract visitors interested in its heritage. Witham also benefits from its proximity to the Essex countryside, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.
Education
School
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.00 miles
Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, Essex, CM8 1RZ
Cressing Primary School1.61 miles
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8JE
Silver End Primary School1.76 miles
School Road, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RZ
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.03 miles
New Road, Terling, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2PN
Southview School2.16 miles
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA
Elm Hall Primary School2.24 miles
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
New Rickstones Academy2.24 miles
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
Templars Academy2.37 miles
Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ
Powers Hall Infant School2.40 miles
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
Powers Hall Academy2.40 miles
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
Essex Fresh Start2.62 miles
Church Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2JL
Rivenhall Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.67 miles
Church Road, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3PQ
Beckers Green Primary School2.77 miles
Beckers Green Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3PR
Alec Hunter Academy2.77 miles
Stubbs Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3NR
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form2.82 miles
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY
John Ray Infant School2.91 miles
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL
Health
Clinic
Douglas Grove Surgery2.54 miles
Douglas Grove, Witham, Essex, CM8 1TE
Spinks Lane Therapy Centre3.13 miles
35 Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
Witham Health Centre3.17 miles
4 Mayland Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2UX
Fern House Surgery3.18 miles
125-129 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BH
Braintree And Bocking Physiotherapy Clinic3.59 miles
17 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9DB
Braintree Clinical Services Limited (Braintree Community Hospital)3.87 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
Tekhnicon House4.33 miles
Springwood Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN
Enhanced Optometry Services Site4.85 miles
15 Market Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1TS
Beauty At Fringe Benefits6.48 miles
Essex Golf And Country Club, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS
Primecare Primary Care - Chelmsford6.48 miles
North Chelmsford Health Centre, White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PA
North Chelmsford Walk-In Centre6.65 miles
2 White Hart Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF
North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre6.65 miles
2 White Hart Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF
Broomfield Physiotherapy Department6.70 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Chelmsford - The Linden Centre6.77 miles
Woodlands Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
The Crystal Centre6.77 miles
Puddings Wood Drive, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7LF
Edward House6.77 miles
Edward House, Woodlands Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7LF
GP
The Surgery - Broadway1.66 miles
The Surgery, Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
Terling Branch2.15 miles
The Surgery, Owls Hill, Terling, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2PW
Douglas Grove Surgery2.52 miles
Douglas Grove Surgery, Douglas Grove, Witham, Essex, Essex, CM8 1TE
Collingwood Surgery2.92 miles
40 Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2DZ
The Witham Health Centre3.17 miles
4 Mayland Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2UX
Fern House Surgery3.18 miles
Fern House Surgery, 129 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BH
Blyths Meadow Surgery3.29 miles
Trinovantian Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JN
Great Notley Surgery3.30 miles
Great Notley, Notley Green, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GS
Mount Chambers Surgery3.60 miles
Mount Chambers, 92 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
St Lawrence Medical Practice3.70 miles
4 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AA
Blandford Medical Centre3.81 miles
Mace Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AE
Dr Brann & Partners4.00 miles
Sidney House Surgery, Strutt Close, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2HB
Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre4.58 miles
46 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AG
Kelvedon Surgery4.66 miles
Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AE
Coggeshall Surgery4.88 miles
Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1UH
Wickham Bishops Branch5.27 miles
59 Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, Essex, CM8 3NA
Hospital
St Michael's Hospital3.83 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Braintree Community Hospital3.87 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
Broomfield Hospital6.66 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Springfield Hospital7.12 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Priory Hospital Chelmsford7.61 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
St Peter's Hospital7.93 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Halstead Hospital8.20 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital8.75 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Essex County Hospital13.28 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Oaks Hospital13.94 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Colchester General Hospital14.21 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Walnut Tree Hospital15.38 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Leonards Hospital15.53 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital16.67 miles
Billericay Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA
Ongar War Memorial16.76 miles
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AL
Herts and Essex Community Hospital17.89 miles
Haymeads Lane, Bishop`s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH
Pharmacy
Boots1.66 miles
3-4 The Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
Boots2.44 miles
4 Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NE
Amf Medica2.49 miles
52-54 Dorothy Sayers Dve, Witham, CM8 2LX
Challis Pharmacy2.81 miles
35 Masefield Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1AA
Boots3.12 miles
42 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AR
Lloydspharmacy3.14 miles
5 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AF
Borno Chemists - Witham3.16 miles
124 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BA
A G Pharmacy3.30 miles
Trinovantion Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JN
Instore Pharmacy3.42 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, The Square, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7WW
Braintree Pharmacy3.53 miles
Braintree Pharmacy, 10 Great Square, Essex, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UA
Boots3.58 miles
7 George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree, CM7 1RB
Borno Chemists - Braintree (Mount Chambers)3.60 miles
Colne House, 96 Mount Chambers, off Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
Amg Pharmacy3.60 miles
70 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY
Borno Chemists - Braintree (Bank Street)3.62 miles
9 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
Christchurch Pharmacy3.81 miles
Mace Avenue, Off Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AE
Boots3.99 miles
3 Hedfelda Square, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2HD
Leisure
Park
FAULKBOURNE HALL (Grade II Listed)1.55 miles
TERLING PLACE (Grade II Listed)2.48 miles
BLACKWATER RAIL TRAIL3.11 miles
HOPPIT MEAD3.22 miles
CUCKOO WOOD3.57 miles
GREAT NOTLEY3.73 miles
WHET MEAD3.84 miles
BOCKING BLACKWATER3.88 miles
HATFIELD PRIORY (Grade II Listed)4.55 miles
BRAXTED PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.69 miles
BROCKWELL MEADOWS4.94 miles
NEW HALL, BOREHAM (Grade II Listed)5.92 miles
LANGLEYS (Grade II Listed)5.98 miles
BOREHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.15 miles
SALING GROVE (Grade II Listed)6.78 miles
GOSFIELD SANDPITS7.11 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Witham1.65 miles
Silver End, CM8 3RQ
Black Notley Convenience Store1.81 miles
8 Bedells Avenue, Black Notley, Braintree Essex CM77 8LZ
Nisa Local2.39 miles
39 Cross Rd, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NA
Cross Road Stores2.39 miles
39 Cross Road, Witham Essex CM8 2NA
Co-op Witham2.46 miles
Witham, CM8 1NE
Costcutter Witham2.49 miles
52-54 Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, Essex, CM8 2LX
Co-op Braintree2.55 miles
Petrol Galleys Roundabout, CM77 8GG
Braintree Road Service Station2.62 miles
Braintree Road, Witham Essex CM8 2BY
ASDA Witham Highfields Road2.66 miles
24 Highfields Road, Witham, CM8 2HJ
M&S Braintree Outlet2.67 miles
Unit E2-3 Charter Way Charter Way, Braintree, CM77 8YH
Morrisons Witham2.69 miles
Braintree Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2GD
Co-op Braintree2.74 miles
Masefield Road, CM7 1AA
Stubbs Lane Convenience Store2.77 miles
47 Stubbs Lane, Braintree Essex CM7 3NR
Co-op Braintree2.84 miles
Challis Lane, CM7 1AN
Iceland Witham3.10 miles
The Newlands Precinct, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP
Farmfoods Witham3.10 miles
19-20, The Newlands, Witham, CM8 2AP
Transport
Airport
London Stansted Airport14.63 miles
London Southend Airport18.93 miles
Cambridge City Airport31.47 miles
London City Airport32.45 miles
Bus Stop
Vicarage Close (S)0.06 miles
Vicarage Close (N)0.06 miles
Vicarage Avenue (N)0.09 miles
Vicarage Avenue (S)0.10 miles
The Cross Keys (N)0.16 miles
The Cross Keys (S)0.16 miles
The Street (W)0.23 miles
The Street (E)0.24 miles
White Notley Rail Station ()0.46 miles
White Notley Rail Station ()0.47 miles
The Village Hall (SE)0.82 miles
The Village Hall (NW)0.87 miles
Temple Lane (S)0.89 miles
Temple Lane (N)0.91 miles
Troys Slated Cottages (SE)1.27 miles
Troys Slated Cottages (N)1.28 miles
Ferry Port
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing16.96 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing17.43 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing18.52 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing18.61 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal28.13 miles
Gravesend Pier28.42 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal29.38 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing30.48 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing30.49 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing30.70 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing31.96 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier32.28 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier32.44 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier32.53 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier33.14 miles
North Greenwich Pier33.84 miles
Railway Station
White Notley Rail Station0.46 miles
Cressing Rail Station1.42 miles
Braintree Freeport Rail Station2.67 miles
Witham (Essex) Rail Station2.81 miles
Braintree Rail Station3.25 miles
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station3.69 miles
Kelvedon Rail Station4.81 miles
Chelmsford Rail Station8.48 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station8.87 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station9.61 miles
Bures Rail Station12.20 miles
South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station12.72 miles
North Fambridge Rail Station13.34 miles
Colchester Rail Station13.71 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station13.91 miles
Battlesbridge Rail Station14.44 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CM8 1R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment314
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
12, REBECCA GARDENS
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SR		£315,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
1, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RY		£305,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
2, CRITTALL CLOSE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SY		£155,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
PRIORS, MAGDALENE CRESCENT
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3XP		£595,000
2025-03-25
detached
freehold
40, WALTER WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RJ		£315,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
50, FRANCIS WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QU		£210,000
2025-01-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2025-01-16   £188,000
28, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SW		£348,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
12, ABRAHAM DRIVE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SP		£156,667
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
72, GROOMS LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SQ		£250,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
59, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SS		£310,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
25, FRANCIS WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QX		£480,000
2024-09-02
detached
freehold
1, GREEN MEWS
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3FE		£270,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
25, GROOMS LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SH		£330,000
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
1, WALTER WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RJ		£305,000
2024-12-17
terraced
freehold
63, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SS		£367,500
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
2, JUBILEE COURT

WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3PX		£135,000
2024-05-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6, GROOMS LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SQ		£375,000
2024-10-30
detached
freehold
69, SILVER STREET
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QF		£321,000
2024-10-28
terraced
freehold
24, ABRAHAM DRIVE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SP		£332,500
2024-07-08
terraced
freehold
31, FRANCIS WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QX		£585,000
2024-06-24
semidetached
freehold
11, ABRAHAM DRIVE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SP		£330,000
2024-05-29
semidetached
freehold
FOUR EMMS, FRANCIS WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QU		£415,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
47, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RX		£230,000
2024-04-15
terraced
freehold
42, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RX		£227,500
2024-03-28
terraced
freehold
5, LYONS SQUARE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3GS		£330,000
2024-03-04
semidetached
freehold
12A, TEMPLE LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QY		£250,000
2024-02-29
semidetached
freehold
65, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RX		£340,000
2024-02-27
semidetached
freehold
83, FRANCIS WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QU		£250,000
2024-02-23
terraced
freehold
9, WALTER WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RJ		£345,000
2024-01-08
terraced
freehold
39, BROADWAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RE		£357,000
2023-12-19
semidetached
freehold
11, GROOMS LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SH		£352,000
2023-12-15
semidetached
freehold
64, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SS		£325,000
2023-12-04
semidetached
freehold
71, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SS		£275,000
2023-11-10
terraced
freehold
43, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SW		£337,500
2023-10-27
detached
freehold
7, BRISTOL COURT
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RU		£325,000
2023-10-27
semidetached
freehold
36, TEMPLE LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RP		£320,000
2023-09-13
semidetached
freehold
10, RUNNACLES STREET
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QL		£270,000
2023-09-01
semidetached
freehold
40, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SW		£395,000
2023-08-24
semidetached
freehold
RASCASSE, SHEEPCOTES LANE
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3PJ		£1,126,650
2023-08-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
16, SILVER STREET
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QQ		£270,000
2023-07-21
semidetached
freehold
48, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RX		£257,000
2023-06-20
semidetached
freehold
26, WESTERN ROAD
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SF		£280,000
2023-06-07
terraced
freehold
12, SILVER STREET
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QQ		£230,000
2023-05-18
semidetached
freehold
13, BOARS TYE ROAD
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QD		£255,000
2023-04-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
93, DANIEL WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SS		£275,000
2023-02-24
terraced
freehold
52, BROADWAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RA		£280,000
2022-12-16
terraced
freehold
7, BOARS TYE ROAD
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3QD		£280,000
2022-12-09
terraced
freehold
25, WESTERN ROAD
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3SD		£300,000
2022-12-02
semidetached
freehold
36, VALENTINE WAY
SILVER END
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 3RX		£325,000
2022-12-02
semidetached
freehold
Show all sales for outward code CM8

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.