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Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

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About

The Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield ward lies to the southeast of Chelmsford city centre, encompassing a primarily rural landscape of farmland and scattered settlements. The area is defined by the Hanningfield Reservoir, a large body of water that serves as a major source of drinking water for the region. This creates a distinct environment where agricultural fields meet significant water storage infrastructure, shaping the local geography.

The ward includes the villages of Bicknacre, East Hanningfield, and West Hanningfield, each with their own historic church and community character. The surrounding land is used for arable farming and some woodland, with the reservoir's perimeter offering walking routes. Local life is centred around these village hubs, with the wider area maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere separate from the urban growth of Chelmsford.

Area overview

On average Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield is £72,356 per year. There are 4 schools in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield is home to around 5,543 people, with a population density of about 165.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Population
5,543
Population density
165.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.14(-45%)
Other theft
3.25(-42%)
Public order
3.25(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.53(-78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,042
90.96%
Other White
210
3.79%
Irish
38
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.69%
Indian
34
0.61%
Total population: 5,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,356
28.66%
Level 3 (A level)
851
17.98%
No qualifications
786
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
774
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,075
49.31%
Owns with a mortgage
728
33.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
166
7.61%
Other social rented
129
5.92%
Other forms of private rent
47
2.16%
Total households: 2,180

Property prices in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £532,000 in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£628,500
Flats2£562,500
Semi-Detached15£450,000
Terraced7£325,000

10 years median price trend in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.

All postcodes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM38BX

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM38UY

Fillioll Close

CM28UH

Crowsfield Cottages

CM34ND

Westerings

CM28FQ

West Hanningfield Road

CM38BL

Back Lane

CM38BU

The Tye

CM28UR

Middle Mead Close

CM38BQ

Old Church Road

CM38BY

The Tye

CM49QZ

Stock Road

CM34HJ

Willow Cottages

CM34LT

White Elm Road

CM28UT

Middlemead

CM34FQ

Hawthorn Close

CM34HA

Main Road

CM34HH

Lodge Road

CM38GF

Geffrey Close

CM34HE

Main Road

CM38EF

Bennetts Avenue

CM28LB

Stock Road

CM28LW

Bakers Lane

CM38BD

Middlemead

CM28UE

West Hanningfield Road

CM38AB

Industrial Estate

CM38AE

The Tye

CM49RA

Foxborough Chase

CM38FP

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM28UB

West Hanningfield Road

CM34HT

Thrift Wood

CM49FN

Stock Road

CM28LE

Bakers Lane

CM28LL

Stock Road

CM34JB

Lodge Road

CM38RS

Crows Lane

CM34EP

Bicknacre Road

CM34ES

Bicknacre Road

CM38RX

Crows Lane

CM28UW

Helmons Lane

CM34LR

White Elm Road

CM38AF

The Tye

CM34EX

Main Road

CM28UL

Church Road

CM38EE

Southend Road

CM38RH

Jubilee Terrace

CM34HD

Main Road

CM38BN

Back Lane

CM28UY

Lower Stock Road

CM34ER

Moor Hall Lane

CM38AS

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM38AY

Ashley Green

CM38BW

Rettendon Road

CM28XG

Kents Farm Lane

CM38AG

The Common

CM38HB

Tile Works Lane

CM28FW

Kingdom Way

CM28LG

Bakers Lane

CM38BE

Old Church Road

CM28LH

Bakers Lane

CM28UX

Lower Stock Road

CM38ED

Southend Road

CM38RD

Workhouse Lane

CM38UU

Payne Place

CM28LA

Stock Road

CM28UG

Blind Lane

CM28UJ

Church Road

CM38AH

The Common

CM38AQ

The Common

CM38AU

The Tye

CM38RN

Main Road

CM38FG

Windermere Way

CM28LJ

Bakers Lane

CM38BJ

Pan Lane

CM38RG

The Street

CM28UN

Church Road

CM34HS

Canons Close

CM34XY

Priors Field

CM38UZ

Pease Place

CM38AP

Bicknacre Road

CM38UT

Nicholson Place

CM34NB

Five Acres

CM38AA

The Tye

CM28LQ

Bakers Lane

CM38AX

Old Church Road

CM38BP

Creephedge Lane

CM34HP

Barbrook Way

CM38RW

Main Road

CM28UZ

Ship Road

CM38FJ

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM34XB

The Grove

CM38BH

Old Church Road

CM38XD

Abbey Fields

CM38RE

Main Road

CM34EZ

Priory Lane

CM34HN

Main Road

CM34XD

Hill View

CM34XN

Brockenhurst Way

CM38UX

Catherine Close

CM38XA

Highfields Mead

CM34HU

Hill View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.