Is now a good time to sell in Witham?
Our free market check for Witham, updated October 2026. Free
A fair time to sell
Prices in Braintree are +1.5% on a year ago and +1.9% over the last three months. Sales recorded in the last 12 months are -32.1% compared with the year before (427 vs 629), a sign of how busy buyers are.
Recent months of Land Registry data are always incomplete because sales take a few months to register, so the latest volumes can look low.
Price change, 12 months
+1.5%
official House Price Index
Price change, 3 months
+1.9%
short-term momentum
Previous year
+3.1%
is growth speeding up?
Average sale, last 12 months
£353,527
year before £373,277
Sales and prices by year
| Year | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 299 | £357,476 |
| 2025 | 639 | £368,166 |
| 2024 | 551 | £363,807 |
| 2023 | 541 | £368,717 |
| 2022 | 747 | £363,702 |
| 2021 | 883 | £343,518 |
| 2020 | 601 | £322,209 |
| 2019 | 699 | £303,512 |
| 2018 | 631 | £290,467 |
| 2017 | 561 | £280,309 |
Tips for selling in Witham
Spring (March to June) and early autumn are usually the busiest times for buyers. Price realistically from recent sales on your street, get your energy certificate sorted early, and compare a few local agents' fees and valuations.