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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 37 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
37
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
17.28(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.6(-69%)
Vehicle crime
3.48(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-46%)
Public order
3.12(-40%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £2,000,000.

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
Detached59£700,000
Flats5£335,000
Semi-Detached17£425,000
Terraced7£350,000

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

CM34LE

Millfields

CM34LJ

Hyde Lane

CM34UJ

Litchborough Park

CM27TY

Southlands Chase

CM34BD

Chapel Lane

CM34PL

West Belvedere

CM34AF

St Cleres Way

CM34AG

The Heights

CM34BH

Hammonds Road

CM34DS

Riffhams Lane

CM34DT

Main Road

CM34QF

Eves Corner

CM34TE

North Hill

CM34TR

The Ryefield

CM27TN

St Swithins Cottages

CM34BP

Holybread Lane

CM34DE

Beaumont Park

CM34JR

Bicknacre Road

CM34RF

West Belvedere

CM34NR

Capons Lane

CM34QP

Cherry Garden Lane

CM34QY

Cherry Garden Lane

CM34RE

West Belvedere

CM34AX

Graces Lane

CM34AZ

New Lodge Chase

CM34HX

Mill Lane

CM34QH

Maldon Road

CM34SD

Spring Elms Lane

CM34FP

Tanglewood Place

CM34NP

Butts Lane

CM27RN

Butts Green Road

CM34AY

Graces Lane

CM34DX

Southview Road

CM34QZ

Runsell Green

CM34DD

Rysley

CM34NU

Hay Green

CM27SF

Woodhill Road

CM27TG

Great Gibcracks Chase

CM34FA

Danbury Palace Drive

CM34PW

Armstrong Close

CM34QS

Hyde Lane

CM34RX

The Ridge

CM34AB

Well Lane

CM34JG

Gay Bowers Lane

CM34PT

Simmonds Way

CM34SA

The Ridge

CM27AQ

Hall Lane

CM34JL

Plumptre Lane

CM27RU

Hall Lane

CM34AA

Bell Hill

CM27SE

Woodhill Road

CM34EB

Boarded Well Cottages

CM34JQ

Gay Bowers Road

CM34QT

Hyde Lane

CM34TP

Jarvis Field

CM34DL

Main Road

CM27RL

Sandon Hall Bridleway

CM27SA

Hull Lane

CM34BT

Hatfield Road

CM34QN

The Avenue

CM27TB

Old Southend Road

CM34FS

Bicknacre Road

CM34TQ

North Hill

CM34TG

North Hill

CM27AE

Ladywell Lane

CM34NQ

Main Road

CM34EH

Parkdale

CM34NS

Little Baddow Road

CM27RP

Mayes Lane

CM27SP

Gablefields

CM34AL

Woodhill Road

CM34LD

Green Meadows

CM34RA

Maldon Road

CM34BA

Hurrells Lane

CM34JF

Capons Lane

CM34PS

The Leeway

CM34SH

Postman's Lane

CM34TL

Spring Close

CM34DN

Colemans Lane

CM34DP

Mildmays

CM34NN

Copt Hill

CM34RH

Rumsey Fields

CM34RJ

Maldon Road

CM34EQ

South Hill Close

CM34RU

The Ridge

CM34RZ

The Ridge

CM27TU

The Tythings

CM34AU

Riffhams Chase

CM34BB

Chapel Lane

CM34TA

North Hill

CM34TS

High Pastures

CM27SJ

Hall Lane

CM34JE

Pedlars Close

CM34NW

Copt Hill

CM34RG

Belvedere Close

CM34TJ

Wickhay Cottages

CM34NJ

Mayes Lane

CM34PQ

Runsell Close

CM27UA

The Lintons

CM34LZ

Maldon Road

Data Sources

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