Median sold price in CM8, last 5 years
£322,000
Strong sample. Based on 3,547 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 678 matched postcode rows within the postcode area CM8, with best-fit area context in Braintree.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM8 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
CM8 currently groups 678 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Braintree. Aggregate median sold price reads at £322,000 across 3,547 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 88.4% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 98.9% and 5G reaches 1.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 29 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 678 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 88.4%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 29 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 678Live postcode rows grouped under CM8
- Median sold price in CM8, last 5 years £322,000Based on 3,547 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area BraintreeUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 29 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in CM8, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,547 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 88.4%Gigabit availability is 88.4%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 98.9%, with 5G at 1.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Braintree in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
29 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 29 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,211 mapped stopsBraintree currently links 1,211 mapped transport stops, including 17 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside CM8.
Local business
Score 100/100Braintree currently links 419 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 124 food and drink, 103 nightlife, 65 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with CM8 1ZG, Braintree and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
CM8 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
124 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (46), cafe (41), fast food (37).
Amenity group
Nightlife
103 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (100), bar (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (37), supermarket (23), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Retail
51 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (32), diy (8), department store (3).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
CM8 1ZG
CM8 1ZG, Braintree
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CM8 2GF
CM8 2GF, Braintree
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CM8 1FD
CM8 1FD, Braintree
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CM8 3GN
CM8 3GN, Braintree
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CM8 3GJ
CM8 3GJ, Braintree
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CM8 1UJ
CM8 1UJ, Braintree
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CM8 1NQ
CM8 1NQ, Braintree
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CM8 1ZP
CM8 1ZP, Braintree
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CM8 1ZQ
CM8 1ZQ, Braintree
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CM8 1AE
CM8 1AE, Braintree
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Acorn Academy
Primary option in CM8 1NA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Chipping Hill Primary School
Primary option in CM8 1FR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Elm Hall Primary School
Primary option in CM8 2SD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CM8 1ZG before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CM8.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CM8 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CM8.
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