Babbs Court, Witham
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 2GG.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Babbs Court, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 26 Jan 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £83,840. Average sale prices rose from £79,000 in 2020 to £90,000 in 2024 (+14%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Babbs Court range from £78,000 to £92,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Babbs Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Babbs Court has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CM8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £83,840 | 26 Jan 2024 |
Sold prices on Babbs Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Babbs Court CM8 2GG | 26 Jan 2024 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Babbs Court CM8 2GG | 19 Jan 2024 | £88,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Babbs Court CM8 2GG | 25 Jun 2021 | £81,200 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 28, Babbs Court CM8 2GG | 17 Dec 2020 | £78,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 32, Babbs Court CM8 2GG | 15 Dec 2020 | £80,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Babbs Court | £80,000 (Dec 2020) → £92,000 (Jan 2024) | +15% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Babbs Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatten Free School 75 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Templars Academy 412 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lift New Rickstones 1,221 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Elm Hall Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Southview School 106 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School 128 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Witham Oaks Academy 290 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Acorn Infant Academy 196 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.3 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Witham (Essex) station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Kelvedon station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
- White Notley station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Yew Close (adj, Forest Rd) 6 min walk
- Lime Close (opp, Forest Rd) 6 min walk
- Mulberry Gardens (adj, Forest Rd) 6 min walk
- Poplar Close (opp, Forest Rd) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 0.9 mi - Witham Health Centre
4 Mayland Road, Witham · 1.0 mi - Fern House Surgery
Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham · 1.3 mi - Douglas Grove Surgery
Douglas Grove, Witham · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar-Witham · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Rivenhall Witham · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Tesco Witham Superstore · 1.1 mi
- Iceland Iceland Witham · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Osbon Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Witham Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Newlands Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Witham Health Centre · 1.0 mi
- Witham Health Centre · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 911 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,314 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Braintree with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Babbs Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 94.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 45% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 47.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.3% | 7.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.8% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 16.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 47.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 38.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 33.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Braintree.
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