Rettendon and Runwell is a ward located in the southeastern part of Chelmsford, Essex. The area is primarily rural, featuring open farmland, woodland, and scattered villages. Rettendon is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, while Runwell has a more residential character with a mix of older properties and newer developments. The ward is bordered by the A130 road, providing connections to Chelmsford city centre and nearby towns like Basildon and Southend-on-Sea.
The ward has a small but growing population, with local amenities centred around village halls, pubs, and community events. Agriculture remains a key part of the area’s identity, though some light industry and business parks are present near major transport routes. Runwell Hospital, a former psychiatric facility, has been redeveloped into housing, adding to the ward’s residential growth. Despite its proximity to urban areas, Rettendon and Runwell retains a quiet, countryside atmosphere.
On average Rettendon and Runwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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 of residents in Rettendon and Runwell is £47,300 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).
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Warren Road
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Berne Link
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Pitfield Shaw
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Runwell Road
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Runwell Road
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Hawk Lane
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Hall Cottages
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Marks Lane
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Runwell Road
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Chestnut Grove
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Church End Avenue
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Brock Hill Drive
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Boiler House Road
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Beeches Road
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Buckhatch Lane
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Buckhatch Lane
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Alderney Gardens
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Ethelred Gardens
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Carruthers Close
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Birs Close
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Canewdon Close
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Liberty Way
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Lindon Road
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Rettendon & Runwell
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Lynfords Drive
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Farm Crescent
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Runwell Chase
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Brock Hill
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Brock Hill
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Chalk Street
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Regency Close
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Chestnut Grove
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Merlin Way
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Rettendon & Runwell
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Hall Cottages
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Hall Cottages
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Rettendon & Runwell
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South Hanningfield Road
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Runwell Chase
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Brock Hill
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Runwell Chase
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Baines Place
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Hoe Lane
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Salforal Close
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Runwell Road
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Burnham Road
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East Hanningfield Road
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Saxon Close
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Brock Hill
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Rettendon & Runwell
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Lynfords Drive
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Hall Cottages
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East Hanningfield Road
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Hayes Chase
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Brock Hill
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Rettendon & Runwell
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Maltings Road
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East Hanningfield Road
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South Hanningfield Way
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Elm Way
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Church End Lane
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Burnham Road
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Burnham Road
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Buckhatch Lane
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Runwell Road
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Canewdon Gardens
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Church End Lane
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Corsellis Close
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Delmar Gardens
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Brock Hill
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Woodham Road
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East Hanningfield Road
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Burr Close
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Burnham Road
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Burnham Road
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Bruton Link
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Church End Lane
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Hall Cottages
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Meadow Road
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Hall Cottages
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Birs Close
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Rettendon Gardens
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Gate Field
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Hawthorn Close
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Runwell Chase
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Hawk Lane
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Hall Cottages
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Hall Cottages
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Sonters Down
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Gorse Wood View
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Rettendon & Runwell
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David Avenue
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Swan Lane
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Brock Hill
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East Hanningfield Road
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Church End Lane
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Burr Close
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Tidworth Avenue
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Waverley Crescent