Wright Grove, Witham
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM8 2ZN.
At a glance
16 property sales on Wright Grove, Witham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £358,125. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £313,608. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Wright Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £313,608 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 6 | £396,747 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £106,000 | 21 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Wright Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 17 Jun 2026 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 8 Dec 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 31 Oct 2025 | £322,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 20 Oct 2025 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 30 Oct 2020 | £304,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 30 Oct 2020 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 23 Oct 2020 | £366,496 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 16 Oct 2020 | £419,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 30 Sep 2020 | £389,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 28 Sep 2020 | £419,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 14 Sep 2020 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 3 Sep 2020 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 21 Aug 2020 | £106,000 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 11, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 21 Aug 2020 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 3 Aug 2020 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Wright Grove CM8 2ZN | 3 Aug 2020 | £369,995 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Wright Grove | £389,995 (Sep 2020) → £415,000 (Jun 2026) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| 23, Wright Grove | £299,995 (Oct 2020) → £350,000 (Dec 2025) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Wright Grove | £299,995 (Sep 2020) → £322,500 (Oct 2025) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 11, Wright Grove | £299,995 (Aug 2020) → £345,000 (Oct 2025) | +15% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wright Grove
Crime
69 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wright Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 26 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wright Grove 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 Wright Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatten Free School 75 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 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 |
| Templars Academy 412 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Witham (Essex) station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Kelvedon station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
- White Notley station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Yew Close (adj, Forest Rd) 5 min walk
- Lime Close (opp, Forest Rd) 5 min walk
- Mulberry Gardens (adj, Forest Rd) 6 min walk
- Poplar Close (opp, Forest Rd) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Collingwood Road Surgery
40 Collingwood Road, Witham · 1.0 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
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 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
| 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.
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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