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Rettendon and Runwell

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About

Rettendon and Runwell ward lies in the southeast of Chelmsford, encompassing several villages and rural landscapes. The area is characterised by agricultural land and scattered residential settlements, with a mix of older properties and newer developments. It includes the historic village of Runwell, known for its church and village hall, and the settlement of Rettendon with its local common.

A notable local feature is the former Runwell Hospital site, which has been redeveloped for housing. The ward is bordered by major roads, influencing its semi-rural character. Community life centres around village institutions and the surrounding countryside, which includes areas of farmland and woodland typical of this part of Essex.

Area overview

On average Rettendon and Runwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rettendon and Runwell is £56,144 per year. There are 3 schools in Rettendon and Runwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rettendon and Runwell is home to around 6,508 people, with a population density of about 280.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rettendon and Runwell Population
6,508
Population density
280.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.66(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.07(-56%)
Other theft
4.92(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,975
91.8%
Other White
133
2.04%
African
65
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
47
0.72%
Indian
41
0.63%
Total population: 6,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,239
22.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,227
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
931
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
872
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
655
12.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,340
49.96%
Owns with a mortgage
899
33.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
192
7.16%
Other social rented
134
5%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.9%
Total households: 2,682

Property prices in Rettendon and Runwell

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,250 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rettendon and Runwell 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 Rettendon and Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£565,000
Flats6£207,500
Semi-Detached33£400,000
Terraced3£462,500

10 years median price trend in Rettendon and Runwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

All postcodes in Rettendon and Runwell

SS117BL

Canewdon Close

SS117RE

Hawk Lane

CM38DP

Main Road

CM38HF

Marks Farm Lane

SS117GJ

Chestnut Grove

SS117NT

Brock Hill Drive

SS117QG

Runwell Road

SS117HX

Locarno Avenue

SS117RG

Maltings Road

SS117JW

Stokes Link

CM38EW

East Hanningfield Road

SS117ET

Ethelred Gardens

SS117EY

Carruthers Drive

CM38ES

Buckhatch Lane

SS117DF

Swan Lane

SS117BH

Egbert Gardens

SS117GE

St Lukes Way

SS117LP

Lindon Road

SS117PP

Lynfords Drive

SS117BJ

Canewdon Gardens

SS117PH

Southlands Farm Way

SS117HE

Rushbrook Avenue

SS117NR

Brock Hill

SS117QP

Farm Crescent

SS117BN

Regency Close

SS117NJ

Brock Hill

SS117GH

Chestnut Grove

SS117HB

Merlin Way

SS117NG

Bonnell Close

SS117QR

Rectory Lane

CM38HE

South Hanningfield Road

SS117NF

Fresson Close

CM38DN

Main Road

CM38HD

South Hanningfield Road

SS117DS

Church End Lane

SS117QA

Runwell Chase

SS117FE

Runwell Chase

SS117LJ

Baines Place

SS117GP

Burnham Road

SS117QJ

Runwell Road

CM38DQ

Hoe Lane

CM38EL

Salforal Close

SS117EU

Saxon Close

SS117PY

Lynfords Drive

CM38EH

Old Bell Lane

SS117PJ

Rettendon and Runwell

SS117NB

Carlton Road

SS117NZ

Southlands Farm Way

CM38DH

Hoe Lane

SS117NH

Hayes Chase

SS117NW

Brock Hill

SS117RH

The Maltings

CM38EN

East Hanningfield Road

CM38DY

Main Road

CM38EQ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117DT

South Hanningfield Way

SS117GS

Elm Way

SS117JA

Viking Way

SS117QL

Woodham Road

SS117QU

Woodham Road

SS117BP

Windsor Gardens

SS117DP

Church End Lane

SS117FW

Corsellis Close

CM38EP

Buckhatch Lane

SS117NA

Delmar Gardens

SS117NS

Brock Hill

SS117QF

Runwell Road

SS117QY

Woodham Road

CM38JP

Bell Court

SS117GD

Running Well

SS117QS

Burnham Road

SS117HT

Runwell Road

SS117FA

Burnham Road

SS117FU

Bruton Link

CM38DW

Main Road

CM38DL

Hall Cottages

CM38DT

Meadow Road

SS117BS

Birs Close

SS117ES

Rettendon Gardens

SS117FX

Gate Field

SS117GL

Hawthorn Close

SS117HF

Stable Fields

SS117RL

Hawk Lane

CM38DZ

Main Road

CM38EA

Main Road

CM38EU

Sonters Down

SS117BE

Keith Avenue

SS117FY

Gorse Wood View

SS117NX

Brock Hill

SS117PL

Rettendon and Runwell

SS117DQ

Swan Lane

CM38EG

East Hanningfield Road

SS117GY

Burr Close

SS117JB

Tidworth Avenue

SS117LS

Waverley Crescent

SS117XX

Runwell Chase

SS117HU

Church End Lane

SS117QT

Hayes Chase

CM38DB

Chalk Street

SS117DH

Swan Lane

Data Sources

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