Spread Eagle Mews Witham, Braintree
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (CM8), about 110 m long. USRN 3903486.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (A: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Braintree costs £2,280 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 8% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Witham, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Witham Town Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Witham Health Centre, about 220 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 242 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2025 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Braintree in 2026-27: Band D £2,280 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,520 | £1,774 | £2,027 | £2,280 | £2,787 | £3,294 | £3,801 | £4,561 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Witham Town Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL, grade II*
- 27, MALDON ROAD, grade II
- 47, NEWLAND STREET, grade II
- 53 AND 55, NEWLAND STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- East of England Stratigic Health Authority Offices, 8 Collingwood Road, Witham, permissioned (260 m)
- Land East of Chipping Hill, Witham: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Cullen Mill Phase 2, 49 Braintree Road, Witham, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- The Old Pool Club, 49 Braintree Road, Witham, Essex: up to 10 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 22 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM8 2AB | 100% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| CM8 2AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Witham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hatfield Peverel 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| White Notley 7,660 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newland Street Witham Town Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Beaulieu Park Railway Station | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking National Car Parks | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 29.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Witham Health Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 20 m |
| Hospital | St Peters Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police Workshop | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Witham Laurence Avenue Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witham Town Park 1.6 ha | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 19 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witham Hockey and Cricket Club 2.6 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Spread Eagle Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m north-west. 78 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north-west |
| Midland Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| High House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| 117 and 119, Newland Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-west |
| Blunts Hall ringwork | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Faulkbourne Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| James Cooke Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Mope Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Sparkey Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Colemans Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Braintree: see them on the Braintree page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Maltings | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chipping Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire House CM8 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Bikash CM8 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Crofters@The Courtyard / Franx Gourmet Street Food CM8 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Ying Oriental Home Gourmet CM8 2BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Newland Convenience Store CM8 2BD | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| AKA Restaurant & Lounge CM8 2BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Valero Lounge CM8 2BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| M\&M Homestore Limited CM8 1AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs CM8 2BB | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Subway CM8 2BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Tesco CM8 2YT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Costa Coffee CM8 2YT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett CM8 2YT | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| YO! To Go CM8 2YT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Mr B's Kiosk CM8 2YT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 42 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coach House Way (58); On or near Parking Area (51); On or near Shopping Area (45); On or near Lawn Chase (19); On or near Newland Street (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Hayley Wright (other catering premises, CM8 1HN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Peking Chef (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CM8 2AF) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Costa Coffee (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CM8 2YT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Retreat · Coach House Way · The Courtyard · Guithavon Street · Newland Precinct · Newlands Drive · Scotsfield Mews · Kings Chase · Lockram Lane · Ben Sainty Court · Lawn Chase · Leveret Lea
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.