Brown Close, Witham

House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 2GJ.

Average price (last 12 months)
£382,500
2 sales
Average price (since 2018)
£340,935
24 sales
Price range
£280k – £450k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
13 Jan 2026
CM8 2GJ

At a glance

House prices£383k average8% above the Witham average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 6 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station15 min walkWitham (Essex) station Schools5 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

24 property sales on Brown Close, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £382,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £306,605. That is 8% above the Witham average of £354,012 over the same period. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 9 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Brown Close compared

Brown Close£382,500
CM8 postcode area£354,012
Witham£354,012
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM8 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2018: £330,996 (15 sales)2018£331k2020: £292,500 (1 sales)2020£293k2021: £290,000 (1 sales)2021£290k2022: £375,000 (2 sales)2022£375k2023: £390,000 (2 sales)2023£390k2025: £345,000 (2 sales)2025£345k2026: £415,000 (1 sales)2026£415k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached14£306,60527 Nov 2025
Detached10£388,99713 Jan 2026

Sold prices on Brown Close

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
15, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 13 Jan 2026£415,000 DetachedFreehold
5, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 27 Nov 2025£350,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
8, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 25 Jul 2025£340,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
14, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 26 Jul 2023£445,000 DetachedFreehold
10, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 31 Jan 2023£335,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
16, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 3 Oct 2022£450,000 DetachedFreehold
7, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 23 Jun 2022£300,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
2, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 22 Jan 2021£290,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 1 Sep 2020£292,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
6, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 22 Aug 2018£385,000 Detached New buildFreehold
12, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 27 Jul 2018£369,995 Detached New buildFreehold
14, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 27 Jul 2018£384,995 Detached New buildFreehold
16, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 26 Jul 2018£384,995 Detached New buildFreehold
11, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 13 Jul 2018£369,995 Detached New buildFreehold
15, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 29 Jun 2018£349,995 Detached New buildFreehold
10, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 28 Jun 2018£292,500 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
8, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 28 Jun 2018£292,500 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
4, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 25 Jun 2018£359,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
9, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 25 Jun 2018£334,995 Detached New buildFreehold
2, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 31 May 2018£279,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
5, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 31 May 2018£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
7, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 31 May 2018£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
1, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 29 Mar 2018£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
3, Brown Close CM8 2GJ 29 Mar 2018£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
15, Brown Close £349,995 (Jun 2018) → £415,000 (Jan 2026) +19%
over 8 yrs
5, Brown Close £289,995 (May 2018) → £350,000 (Nov 2025) +21%
over 7 yrs
8, Brown Close £292,500 (Jun 2018) → £340,000 (Jul 2025) +16%
over 7 yrs
14, Brown Close £384,995 (Jul 2018) → £445,000 (Jul 2023) +16%
over 5 yrs
10, Brown Close £292,500 (Jun 2018) → £335,000 (Jan 2023) +15%
over 5 yrs
16, Brown Close £384,995 (Jul 2018) → £450,000 (Oct 2022) +17%
over 4 yrs
7, Brown Close £289,995 (May 2018) → £300,000 (Jun 2022) +3%
over 4 yrs
2, Brown Close £279,995 (May 2018) → £290,000 (Jan 2021) +4%
over 3 yrs
1, Brown Close £289,995 (Mar 2018) → £292,500 (Sep 2020) +1%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Brown Close

Crime

68 crimes were reported within about a mile of Brown Close in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences25
Other theft10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Criminal damage & arson3

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Brown Close 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 Brown Close

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Lift New Rickstones 1,221 pupils Secondary 11–18 Report 0.5 mi
Elm Hall Primary School 228 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Chatten Free School 75 pupils Free schools special 4–19 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi
Templars Academy 412 pupils Primary 2–11 Report 0.6 mi
Southview School 106 pupils Academy special sponsor led 3–19 Outstanding Report 0.6 mi
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School 128 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Good Report 0.8 mi
Witham Oaks Academy 290 pupils Primary 7–11 Good Report 1.2 mi
Acorn Infant Academy 196 pupils Primary 3–7 Report 1.2 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
  • White Notley station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
  • Kelvedon station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Lime Close (opp, Forest Rd) 2 min walk
  • Yew Close (adj, Forest Rd) 3 min walk
  • Poplar Close (opp, Forest Rd) 4 min walk
  • Mulberry Gardens (adj, Forest Rd) 6 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Collingwood Road Surgery
    40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 1.0 mi
  • Witham Health Centre
    4 Mayland Road, Witham · 1.1 mi
  • Fern House Surgery
    Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham · 1.3 mi
  • Douglas Grove Surgery
    Douglas Grove, Witham · 1.4 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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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: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned78.7%62.5%
Private rented6.7%20.3%
Social rented14.6%17.1%
Households911

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1520.4%17.4%
Aged 15–6464.7%64.1%
Aged 65+14.9%18.6%
Residents2,314

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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.

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