BRAINTREE
CM8 House Prices & Property Market
Sold-price evidence and a 9-signal market rating for the CM8 postcode district, built from HM Land Registry, Bank of England, RICS, ONS and planning data. Index last computed Aug 2026.
44.95
Index / 100
Balanced
The CM8 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
Median sold price
£311,000
-12.3% year on year
Sales last month
16
HM Land Registry
CM8 sold price trend
| Month | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | £353,500 | 52 | — |
| Aug 2025 | £225,000 | 7 | — |
| Sept 2025 | £330,000 | 38 | — |
| Oct 2025 | £385,000 | 1 | — |
| Nov 2025 | £312,500 | 54 | — |
| Dec 2025 | £375,000 | 3 | — |
| Jan 2026 | £273,500 | 4 | +0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | £435,000 | 1 | -20.1% |
| Mar 2026 | £288,500 | 32 | -22.7% |
| Apr 2026 | £346,250 | 2 | +17.3% |
| May 2026 | £315,000 | 24 | -3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | £311,000 | 16 | -12.3% |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Months with few transactions can swing sharply.
What's driving the CM8 rating
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CM8 property market FAQs
What is the average house price in CM8?
The median sold price in CM8 is £311,000, based on HM Land Registry transactions, -12.3% year on year.
Is CM8 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
CM8 currently scores 44.95/100 on our 9-signal market index, placing it in the "Balanced" band. The CM8 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
How long do homes take to sell in CM8?
We don't currently have days-on-market data for CM8.
Where does this data come from?
Sold prices come from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The market index combines 9 signals including price momentum, supply and demand, sales velocity, RICS surveyor sentiment, rental yield, planning pipeline and local employment. See our methodology page for full details.
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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are indicative market statistics, not a formal valuation. Methodology.