Property investment stats for Witham, East of England
A complete guide to property investment in Witham.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Witham sits in a strong position for investors who value a balance of affordability and stability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0 points to a market that is accessible to a broad range of buyers, while median prices per square foot of £377 per sq ft keep entry costs in check. Demand appears healthy, with annual sales of 418 and properties spending a brisk 48 days on the market. There is little sign of buyers forcing sellers to discount, as the median discount achieved is £0 (the typical achieved discount).
Rental yields are robust, with an average of 5.7% and the top-performing postcode yielding 5.6%, making the area appealing for buy-to-let investors.
Key investment stats for Witham
Median price per sq ft
£377 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.7%
Capital growth (1y)
0.9%
Sales in past year
418
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Witham
Live prices in Witham, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£350,000
25% of properties below...
£260,000
75% of properties below...
£550,000
Most expensive property
£7,500,000
Live listings
286
Median days on market
48
Should you invest in Witham?
Opportunities
- Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.7%, supporting steady income potential.
- The 48 days for sales suggests properties are moving quickly, indicating good liquidity for those looking to exit or flip assets.
- The median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount) means sellers are achieving their asking prices, which is a sign of healthy demand and pricing power.
Risks
- The capital growth over 1 year of 0.9% is modest, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may need to temper expectations.
- With social rented housing in the 65th percentile, some parts of the market may see less demand from owner-occupiers or private renters.
- The degree-educated population is in the 26th percentile, which could influence long-term demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Witham is likely to remain a steady performer. The annualised growth over three years of 2.0% suggests gradual, reliable appreciation rather than dramatic gains.
Rental demand should hold up well, supported by strong yields and a large proportion of families and couples in the area. The market's liquidity, as shown by 48 days and 418, is likely to persist, making it easier for investors to buy or sell when they need to.
Overall, Witham offers a combination of income stability and moderate capital growth, which should appeal to investors with a cautious outlook.
Property market trends in Witham
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Witham
Investment properties in Witham, East of England
£400,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Brown Close, Witham
£50,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Newland Street, Witham
£350,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Witham,...
£90,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Foster Court, Witham
£225,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
Bryony Close, Witham, Essex, CM8
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.5%
Best places to invest in Witham
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.