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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

CM38FF

The Paddock

CM28UP

Middle Mead Close

CM38RL

Ormonds Crescent

CM28UF

Blind Lane

CM38BT

Leighams Road

CM34HG

Lodge Road

CM38AZ

Clinton Close

CM28FP

Pandan Close

CM34EY

Priory Road

CM34XG

Deerhurst Chase

CM34XL

Lyndhurst Drive

CM34XQ

Alderbury Lea

CM34HW

Main Road

CM34LS

Peartree Lane

CM38RP

Main Road

CM28FN

Hall Lane

CM34HF

Leighams Road

CM34XH

Priory Road

CM38AD

The Tye

CM38AW

The Chase

CM38GE

Geffrey Close

CM38BA

Bridon Close

CM38RT

Crows Lane

CM34HR

Meadow View

CM38AR

Moor Hall Lane

CM38RQ

The Street

CM28XA

Ship Road

CM34NE

Blenheim Close

CM34XW

Brockenhurst Way

CM38RJ

Main Road

CM19SX

Stock Road

CM28UQ

Church Road

CM34LU

White Elm Road

CM38BG

Old Church Road

CM49RB

Downham Road

CM34EU

Monks Mead

CM34HL

Lodge Road

CM28UA

West Hanningfield Road

CM38EB

Southend Road

CM34XA

New England Close

CM38RF

Main Road

CM28UD

Tanfield Tye

CM28UU

Pynnings Farm Lane

CM38AL

The Common

CM38FN

Rutland Place

CM38RR

Crows Lane

CM49PF

Stock Road

CM28LP

Stock Road

CM28XD

Church Lane

CM34HQ

Lodge Road

CM38XB

Abbey Fields

CM28LF

Bakers Lane

CM38AN

Bicknacre Road

CM38FH

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM49RD

Lower Stock Road

CM38FQ

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

CM34ET

Augustine Way

CM38AJ

Back Lane

CM38HA

Old Barn Lane

Data Sources

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