Living in CM8, Braintree
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM8 in Braintree. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Braintree: £330,637, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CM8
140 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £120,000 to £915,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 STOURTON ROAD, CM8 2EZ | semi-detached | £307,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| FLAT 10 NICHOLAS COURT COLLINGWOOD ROAD, CM8 2EF | flat-maisonette | £227,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 18 WALNUT DRIVE, CM8 2ST | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 22 CRITTALL COURT BRAINTREE ROAD, CM8 2GD | flat-maisonette | £187,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 ST NICHOLAS CLOSE, CM8 2JB | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 4 MANOR ROAD, CM8 2NH | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
179 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Braintree's figures.
Common questions about CM8
What is the average house price in CM8?
The average sold price in Braintree is £330,637 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM8?
Prices in Braintree are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM8?
The median of 140 recorded sales around central CM8 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £120,000 to £915,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM8?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM8, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM8?
179 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM8 at risk of flooding?
Central CM8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 179 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM8 safe?
179 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM8 or CM9, CM8 or CM77, CM8 or CM3.
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