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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
6/10
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
17.86(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.25(-72%)
Vehicle crime
2.89(-34%)
Other theft
2.89(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,042
90.96%
Other White
210
3.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.69%
Irish
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,500 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
Flats3£430,000
Detached39£620,000
Terraced9£300,000
Semi-Detached18£495,000

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

CM28XA

Ship Road

CM38RE

Main Road

CM38XA

Highfields Mead

CM38ED

Southend Road

CM28UN

Church Road

CM34HL

Lodge Road

CM38AG

The Common

CM38BA

Bridon Close

CM28UE

West Hanningfield Road

CM28UL

Church Road

CM34LS

Peartree Lane

CM38FH

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM34ER

Moor Hall Lane

CM38AW

The Chase

CM38RH

Jubilee Terrace

CM38UZ

Pease Place

CM34HP

Barbrook Way

CM34EY

Priory Road

CM28LG

Bakers Lane

CM28UH

Crowsfield Cottages

CM34EU

Monks Mead

CM38AB

Industrial Estate

CM38FJ

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM34HW

Main Road

CM34HN

Main Road

CM49RD

Lower Stock Road

CM38AR

Moor Hall Lane

CM38GE

Geffrey Close

CM49RA

Foxborough Chase

CM28LE

Bakers Lane

CM38UT

Nicholson Place

CM28UY

Lower Stock Road

CM34LT

White Elm Road

CM19SX

Stock Road

CM38RX

Crows Lane

CM38BL

Back Lane

CM34XW

Brockenhurst Way

CM38FP

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM38BY

The Tye

CM34ND

Westerings

CM38BD

Middlemead

CM38UY

Fillioll Close

CM28LW

Bakers Lane

CM38AF

The Tye

CM38RR

Crows Lane

CM38HB

Tile Works Lane

CM34HE

Main Road

CM34ES

Bicknacre Road

CM28UZ

Ship Road

CM38RG

The Street

CM34XA

New England Close

CM49QZ

Stock Road

CM34EZ

Priory Lane

CM28UF

Blind Lane

CM28LB

Stock Road

CM34XQ

Alderbury Lea

CM28LH

Bakers Lane

CM38HA

Old Barn Lane

CM28UA

West Hanningfield Road

CM38RS

Crows Lane

CM38RD

Workhouse Lane

CM38EB

Southend Road

CM34EX

Main Road

CM38RQ

The Street

CM49PF

Stock Road

CM34HR

Meadow View

CM28UW

Helmons Lane

CM38FQ

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM28UT

Middlemead

CM38FN

Rutland Place

CM49RB

Downham Road

CM34HT

Thrift Wood

CM38AY

Ashley Green

CM38XB

Abbey Fields

CM28UJ

Church Road

CM28UU

Pynnings Farm Lane

CM38AD

The Tye

CM28UD

Tanfield Tye

CM38UU

Payne Place

CM38EF

Bennetts Avenue

CM34ET

Augustine Way

CM34HS

Canons Close

CM38BH

Old Church Road

CM34XY

Priors Field

CM38RF

Main Road

CM38EE

Southend Road

CM28UQ

Church Road

CM38RT

Crows Lane

CM38AZ

Clinton Close

CM28LA

Stock Road

CM28UX

Lower Stock Road

CM38FG

Windermere Way

CM28UP

Middle Mead Close

CM38AE

The Tye

CM38AL

The Common

CM38AN

Bicknacre Road

CM34LR

White Elm Road

CM34XG

Deerhurst Chase

CM38RJ

Main Road

CM34FQ

Hawthorn Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.