Cost of Living in CM8
Braintree
CM8 at a glance
Postcode district (CM8)£330k
Median home price
2,792
Sales (last 5y)
+19%
vs national median
£171
Est. council tax / mo
5.6/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the CM8 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in CM8
Postcode district (CM8)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £505,000 | 766 | +£95k |
| Semi-detached | £350,000 | 757 | +£90k |
| Terraced | £290,000 | 879 | +£72k |
| Flat | £178,000 | 658 | −£54k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in CM8
Band D
Estimated band
£2,050
Estimated annual cost
£171
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (CM8)CM8 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.6 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 27 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 19% more than the national median.