Avon Walk, Witham
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 1LD.
At a glance
3 property sales on Avon Walk, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Sep 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £278,167. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Avon Walk compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Avon Walk has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CM8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £278,167 | 20 Sep 2022 |
Sold prices on Avon Walk
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Avon Walk CM8 1LD | 31 May 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Avon Walk CM8 1LD | 20 Sep 2022 | £337,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Avon Walk CM8 1LD | 17 Dec 2018 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Avon Walk CM8 1LD | 15 Mar 2017 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Avon Walk | £240,000 (Mar 2017) → £330,000 (May 2024) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Avon Walk | £257,000 (Dec 2018) → £337,500 (Sep 2022) | +31% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Avon Walk
Crime
156 crimes were reported within about a mile of Avon Walk in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Avon Walk is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Brain through Braintree, to and including Witham Flood warning area
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
- The River Blackwater from Braintree to Langford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Avon Walk
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Oaks Academy 290 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Acorn Infant Academy 196 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Lift Maltings 787 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Templars Academy 412 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Howbridge Infant School 265 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School 356 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Southview School 106 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Witham (Essex) station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- White Notley station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Spa Road (N-bound, Spa Rd) 2 min walk
- Hamble Close (adj, Humber Rd) 3 min walk
- Bure Drive (adj, Humber Rd) 3 min walk
- Humber Road (adj, Spa Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Douglas Grove Surgery
Douglas Grove, Witham · 0.2 mi - Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 0.5 mi - Fern House Surgery
Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham · 0.7 mi - Witham Health Centre
4 Mayland Road, Witham · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 622 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,398 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in CM8
- Collingwood Road£343k
- Newland Street£134k
- Mortimer Way£237k
- Flemming Way£383k
- Hatfield Road£285k
- Holst Avenue£344k
- Constance Close£223k
- Epping Way£277k
- Braintree Road£201k
- Broadway£243k
- Butcher Row£357k
- Humber Road£297k