Median sold price, last 5 years
£276,000
Strong sample. Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Jan 2026.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM8 1NQ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 29 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 07 Jan 2026Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 29 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £276,000Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 29 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 31 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
10 within 400mCM8 1NQ links 10 transport stops within 400m and 29 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Spinks Lane (BCT) at about 205m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
35 within 1200mCM8 1NQ currently links 35 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 10 grocery, 9 food and drink, 5 health. The closest mapped place is Yumcious Cakes at about 178m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CM8 1NQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
29 nearby school rows29 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CM8 1NQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 4CM8 1NQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 4 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 71, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 21 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CM8 1NQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (5), convenience (4), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (4), restaurant (4), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Health
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Yumcious Cakes
Bakery at 2, Epping Way.
Grocery
Nisa
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Lidl
Supermarket at Bridge Street.
Grocery
Spar
Convenience at 113, Hatfield Road, Witham.
Grocery
Asda
Supermarket at 24, Highfields Road, Witham.
Food and drink
Domino's
Fast Food at 24, Highfields Road, Witham.
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 1NQ 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.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CM8 1NQ.
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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 1NQ 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 1NQ.
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Ask vetted agents
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