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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

CM28FQ

West Hanningfield Road

CM34XL

Lyndhurst Drive

CM28FP

Pandan Close

CM28LF

Bakers Lane

CM38BG

Old Church Road

CM38UX

Catherine Close

CM38AP

Bicknacre Road

CM28LP

Stock Road

CM34NE

Blenheim Close

CM38XD

Abbey Fields

CM28FW

Kingdom Way

CM38BW

Rettendon Road

CM34EP

Bicknacre Road

CM38RL

Ormonds Crescent

CM34HG

Lodge Road

CM34HA

Main Road

CM28LL

Stock Road

CM34XB

The Grove

CM49FN

Stock Road

CM38RW

Main Road

CM38AH

The Common

CM38AJ

Back Lane

CM38BE

Old Church Road

CM28XG

Kents Farm Lane

CM38BU

The Tye

CM38GF

Geffrey Close

CM38AS

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM34HU

Hill View

CM34HH

Lodge Road

CM34LU

White Elm Road

CM28LQ

Bakers Lane

CM28LJ

Bakers Lane

CM38BP

Creephedge Lane

CM38BN

Back Lane

CM28UG

Blind Lane

CM34XN

Brockenhurst Way

CM38AX

Old Church Road

CM38BX

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM38AQ

The Common

CM38RP

Main Road

CM38AU

The Tye

CM28UR

Middle Mead Close

CM38BJ

Pan Lane

CM38AA

The Tye

CM34HJ

Lodge Road

CM38RN

Main Road

CM38BQ

Old Church Road

CM38BT

Leighams Road

CM28FN

Hall Lane

CM34HQ

Lodge Road

CM34XH

Priory Road

CM34HF

Leighams Road

CM38FF

The Paddock

CM34XD

Hill View

CM34NB

Five Acres

CM28UB

West Hanningfield Road

CM28XD

Church Lane

CM34HD

Main Road

CM34JB

Lodge Road

Data Sources

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