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Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon

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About

Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon form a largely rural ward on the eastern outskirts of Chelmsford. The area is characterised by expansive green spaces, including Danbury Common and several large country parks. Woodland and farmland dominate the landscape, with settlements often centred around historic church buildings and village greens. The topography is notably varied, with Danbury Hill being one of the highest points in Essex, providing wide views across the surrounding countryside.

Residential patterns consist of scattered villages and hamlets, alongside more modern housing developments linking to the main urban area. The community is served by local shops, pubs, and primary schools within each village. A network of narrow lanes connects the settlements, with traffic often funnelling through key junctions. The area is known for its active local societies and conservation groups focused on maintaining the distinct rural character amidst suburban pressure.

Area overview

On average Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon is £74,314 per year. There are 6 schools in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon is home to around 8,334 people, with a population density of about 248.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon Population
8,334
Population density
248.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.12(-43%)
Public order
3.84(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.72(-68%)
Vehicle crime
3.48(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,724
92.69%
Other White
160
1.92%
Indian
87
1.04%
Irish
67
0.8%
Other Asian
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,499
36.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,137
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,085
15.69%
No qualifications
985
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,915

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,645
48.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,142
33.93%
Other social rented
273
8.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
5.76%
Social rents from council
55
1.63%
Total households: 3,366

Property prices in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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 Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced6£335,150
Detached61£700,000
Semi-Detached19£425,000
Flats5£335,000

10 years median price trend in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon.

All postcodes in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon

CM34AQ

Sporehams Lane

CM34TG

North Hill

CM27SF

Woodhill Road

CM34RA

Maldon Road

CM34PW

Armstrong Close

CM34SB

Mill Lane

CM27RN

Butts Green Road

CM34RE

West Belvedere

CM34PP

Hopkirk Close

CM34PG

Twitty Fee

CM34ED

Penny Royal Road

CM27SA

Hull Lane

CM34LP

Hyde Lane

CM34QH

Maldon Road

CM27TT

Alexander Mews

CM34TB

North Hill

CM27US

Southlands Chase

CM34LZ

Maldon Road

CM34RQ

Dockwra Lane

CM34TH

North Hill

CM34LD

Green Meadows

CM34RX

The Ridge

CM34PH

Clarks Farm Road

CM27SG

Hall Lane

CM34AE

St Cleres Way

CM27TG

Great Gibcracks Chase

CM34RJ

Maldon Road

CM34HY

Mill Lane

CM34JJ

Plumptre Lane

CM34NJ

Mayes Lane

CM27TQ

East Hanningfield Road

CM34JH

Bicknacre Road

CM34QZ

Runsell Green

CM27ST

Sandon Hall Bridleway

CM34NR

Capons Lane

CM34NL

Penny Royal Road

CM34EH

Parkdale

CM34RN

Dilston

CM34JG

Gay Bowers Lane

CM34UR

Little Fields

CM34JR

Bicknacre Road

CM34DH

Main Road

CM27RL

Sandon Hall Bridleway

CM34QU

Hyde Green

CM34BE

Church Road

CM34QL

Maldon Road

CM27RZ

Maldon Road

CM27RQ

Hall Lane

CM34DL

Main Road

CM34DU

Bell Hill

CM34BL

Colam Lane

CM34BJ

Hammonds Road

CM34DS

Riffhams Lane

CM27UA

The Lintons

CM34AY

Graces Lane

CM34NW

Copt Hill

CM27TY

Southlands Chase

CM34PD

Hopping Jacks Lane

CM34NF

Capons Lane

CM34PR

Fairleads

CM34QN

The Avenue

CM34DY

Southview Terrace

CM34JA

Jubilee Rise

CM34SU

Parsonage Lane

CM34NX

The Ridge

CM34JF

Capons Lane

CM34QT

Hyde Lane

CM34TW

North Hill

CM34RB

Belvedere Road

CM27TU

The Tythings

CM34FA

Danbury Palace Drive

CM27SD

Woodhill Road

CM27UJ

Sandon Brook Place

CM34FP

Tanglewood Place

CM34QP

Cherry Garden Lane

CM34AZ

New Lodge Chase

CM34DW

Elm Green Lane

CM34SN

Darcy Rise

CM34RS

Wayside

CM34JS

Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon

CM34NZ

Runsell Lane

CM34FH

Maldon Road

CM34QY

Cherry Garden Lane

CM27SN

Garrettlands

CM34NQ

Main Road

CM34NS

Little Baddow Road

CM34PF

Twitty Fee

CM27TX

The Old Orchard

CM34BD

Chapel Lane

CM27FA

Blind Lane

CM34RZ

The Ridge

CM34ST

The Ridge

CM34PS

The Leeway

CM34DX

Southview Road

CM34RP

Barley Mead

CM27RU

Hall Lane

CM27TH

Chalklands

CM34TS

High Pastures

CM34JE

Pedlars Close

CM27TW

Southend Road

Data Sources

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