King Edward Way, Witham
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 1PU, CM8 1PX, CM8 1NJ.
At a glance
3 property sales on King Edward Way, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Apr 2023. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £112,500.
House prices on King Edward Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. King Edward Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £112,500 | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £276,000 | 21 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on King Edward Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, King Edward Way CM8 1PF | 3 Jul 2024 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, King Edward Way CM8 1NJ | 21 Apr 2023 | £276,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Fortis House, King Edward Way CM8 1PX | 18 Sep 2017 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Barwell House, King Edward Way CM8 1PU | 31 Mar 2016 | £95,000 | Flat | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near King Edward Way
Crime
140 crimes were reported within about a mile of King Edward Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
King Edward Way 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 King Edward Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lift Maltings 787 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Howbridge Infant School 265 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chipping Hill Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School 356 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woodend Farm School 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Acorn Infant Academy 196 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Witham Oaks Academy 290 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Hatfield Peverel station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- White Notley station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Boydin Close (adj, King Edward Way) 1 min walk
- Claudius Way (adj, Allectus Way) 1 min walk
- Defford Road (adj, Allectus Way) 3 min walk
- Shortridge Court (opp, Hatfield Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fern House Surgery
Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham · 0.5 mi - Douglas Grove Surgery
Douglas Grove, Witham · 0.6 mi - Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 0.8 mi - Witham Health Centre
4 Mayland Road, Witham · 0.9 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 3 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 615 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,593 |
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
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- 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