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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£480,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £695K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£577,500£439
Semi-Detached17£470,000£391
Terraced10£400,000£398
Flats4£315,000£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£476,750£200,000£354,995£169,000
2017£450,000£202,500£385,000£219,500
2018£510,000£285,000£420,000£330,000
2019£535,000£475,000£377,500£276,000
2020£540,000£329,500£280,000
2021£675,000£291,250£455,000£255,000
2022£632,500£462,500£455,000£335,000
2023£657,500£192,000£445,000£319,000
2024£630,000£145,000£441,000£335,000
2025£620,000£430,000£495,000£325,000
2026£519,500£280,000£380,000£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£386£337£374
2017£366£342£407£375
2018£370£390£372£332
2019£353£371£368£350
2020£376£363£400
2021£369£391£424£417
2022£440£482£475£425
2023£444£313£422£448
2024£434£293£425£393
2025£439£431£435£329
2026£389£326£391£398
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.