Dorothy Sayers Drive - CM8 2LY
Key Postcode Insights
CM8 2LY is a residential postcode situated on Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 42nd largest of the 849 postcodes in the CM8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £414,918
- 10 Year change
- up 24.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,895pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £299/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM8 2LY is a residential postcode situated on Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 42nd largest of the 849 postcodes in the CM8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £414,918
- 10 Year change
- up 24.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,895pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £299/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM8 2LY sold for £405,000 on 6th January 2017. Since then prices are up an average of 18.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £414,918.
The CM8 2LY Sales Market has increased by 24.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.4% | £414,918 |
| June 2025 | 0.9% | £420,940 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £416,997 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £422,435 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £421,787 |
| June 2021 | 5.3% | £385,320 |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £366,025 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £355,573 |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £355,406 |
| June 2017 | 6.6% | £354,963 |
| June 2016 | 13.5% | £332,900 |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £293,363 |
| June 2014 | 12.9% | £272,512 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £241,440 |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £235,726 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £231,421 |
| June 2010 | 12.6% | £230,114 |
| June 2009 | -15.2% | £204,430 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £240,983 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £243,967 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,895.
The CM8 2LY Rental Market has increased by 53.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £1,895pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.8% | £1,824pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.5% | £1,707pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.6% | £1,603pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £1,490pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.3% | £1,386pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £1,304pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,296pcm |
| June 2018 | 2% | £1,274pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £1,249pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.4% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.2% | £1,186pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.7% | £1,127pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £1,076pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £1,059pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.1% | £1,033pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.2% | £992pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.2% | £926pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.2% | £987pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £956pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 6th January 2017 for £405,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 18.9%.
CM8 2LY has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Jan 2017£405,000 | 4 Bed House41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY
- Sold Jun 2012£210,000 | 4 Bed House41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY
- Sold Jan 2004£240,000 | 4 Bed House41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY
Nearby Postcodes
CM8 2LY is the 42nd largest and the 606th most expensive postcode out of the 849 postcodes in the CM8 area.
- CM8 2LL, Willow Rise, Witham, CM8CM8 2LL18 Addresses|69 m away
- CM8 2LH, Maple Drive, Witham, CM8CM8 2LH10 Addresses|82 m away
- CM8 2PD, Magnolia Close, Witham, CM8CM8 2PD43 Addresses|94 m away
- CM8 2LU, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8CM8 2LU8 Addresses|94 m away
- CM8 2LN, Vane Court, Witham, CM8CM8 2LN12 Addresses|95 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2017£405,000 | 4 Bed House41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY41, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LY
- Sold Nov 2025£385,000 | 4 Bed House60, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LU60, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LU
- Sold Feb 2025£372,733 | 3 Bed House9, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LZ9, Dorothy Sayers Drive, Witham, CM8 2LZ
Schools Nearby
- Elm Hall Primary School500 m away
- Templars Academy500 m away
- Rivenhall Church of England Primary School1.6 km away
- Lift New Rickstones600 m away
- Lift Maltings2.2 km away
- Thurstable School7.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM8 2LY is Witham station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Witham|1.0 km away
- White Notley|4.2 km away
- Kelvedon|5.0 km away
- Hatfield Peverel|5.3 km away