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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6% 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
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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
28.27(-10%)
Other theft
6.15(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.69(-51%)
Vehicle crime
5.38(+22%)
Public order
4.92(-4%)
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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£410
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £603K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£650,000£396
Terraced1£462,500£294
Semi-Detached34£387,500£426
Flats4£130,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rettendon and Runwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,500£99,995£318,500£430,000
2017£525,000£105,000£332,500£315,000
2018£542,500£142,500£348,875£408,748
2019£550,000£290,000£367,500£271,000
2020£537,000£315,000£362,000£320,000
2021£547,500£166,246£368,500£367,995
2022£576,250£128,750£407,250£335,000
2023£587,498£145,000£412,000£315,000
2024£589,995£175,000£390,000£305,000
2025£585,000£180,000£376,250£462,500
2026£645,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£229£335£330
2017£352£251£362£336
2018£370£275£375£298
2019£367£296£360£290
2020£366£343£366£340
2021£387£291£380£318
2022£405£245£411£343
2023£403£265£449£364
2024£406£283£432£363
2025£423£289£462£300
2026£402£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rettendon and Runwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rettendon and Runwell

Is Rettendon and Runwell safe?

Rettendon and Runwell records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rettendon and Runwell?

The median sale price in Rettendon and Runwell is £450,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rettendon and Runwell?

Rettendon and Runwell has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rettendon and Runwell?

Rettendon and Runwell scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rettendon and Runwell sits around rank 14,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rettendon and Runwell?

The average household income in Rettendon and Runwell is around £56,144 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rettendon and Runwell?

Rettendon and Runwell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Paul Clark (Independent) and Steve Davis (Independent).

All postcodes in Rettendon and Runwell

SS117DH

Swan Lane

SS117LX

Downham Road

CM38DA

Chalk Street

SS117EZ

Carruthers Close

SS117QJ

Runwell Road

CM38EJ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117EX

Ethelred Gardens

SS117LY

Downham Road

SS117NT

Brock Hill Drive

SS117GH

Chestnut Grove

SS117PU

Runwell Chase

SS117GW

Berne Link

CM38DX

Southview Road

SS117GJ

Chestnut Grove

SS117JN

Ryerson Drive

SS117PN

Runwell Road

SS117HX

Locarno Avenue

SS117RF

Maltings Road

CM38HG

Coalhill

SS117GN

Elm Way

SS117LJ

Baines Place

SS117DR

South Hanningfield Way

SS117HE

Rushbrook Avenue

SS117QW

Woodham Road

SS117QH

Runwell Road

SS117DY

Meadow Lane

CM38HF

Marks Farm Lane

SS117HY

Church End Avenue

SS117LB

Croot Place

SS117RL

Hawk Lane

CM38HD

South Hanningfield Road

CM38DH

Hoe Lane

SS117NP

Brock Hill

SS117LN

Waverley Crescent

SS117PR

Barnet Park Road

SS117FU

Bruton Link

CM38EG

East Hanningfield Road

SS117HS

Runwell Road

SS117PJ

Rettendon and Runwell

CM38EN

East Hanningfield Road

CM38DU

Meadow Road

SS117JD

Church End Avenue

SS117NW

Brock Hill

SS117DQ

Swan Lane

SS117LS

Waverley Crescent

SS117FX

Gate Field

SS117PY

Lynfords Drive

SS117LL

Hughes Crescent

SS117GP

Burnham Road

SS117PT

Browns Avenue

CM38DD

Chalk Street

SS117LH

Liberty Way

SS117JG

Church End Lane

CM38HU

Warren Road

SS117JF

Church End Lane

CM38DJ

Main Road

CM38EL

Salforal Close

SS117BN

Regency Close

SS117QS

Burnham Road

SS117NS

Brock Hill

SS117LQ

Evans Drive

SS117NY

Brock Hill

SS117RN

Hawk Hill

CM38DB

Chalk Street

CM38EQ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117NZ

Southlands Farm Way

SS117ES

Rettendon Gardens

SS117QR

Rectory Lane

SS117DX

Meadow Lane

SS117LR

Lindon Road

SS117HH

The Old Nursery

SS117JW

Stokes Link

SS117LW

Waverley Crescent

SS117QP

Farm Crescent

CM38DT

Meadow Road

SS117JQ

Church End Lane

SS117NG

Bonnell Close

SS117DW

Runwell Gardens

SS117DP

Church End Lane

CM38DF

Warren Road

SS117PH

Southlands Farm Way

SS117BE

Keith Avenue

SS117GD

Running Well

SS117RE

Hawk Lane

CM38EH

Old Bell Lane

SS117HA

Pearmain Close

CM38DS

Crouch View

SS117GZ

Pickle Field Close

SS117NJ

Brock Hill

SS117QG

Runwell Road

SS117JA

Viking Way

SS117QA

Runwell Chase

SS117BL

Canewdon Close

SS117GS

Elm Way

SS117BG

David Avenue

SS117JB

Tidworth Avenue

CM38DR

Main Road

SS117LP

Lindon Road

CM38HE

South Hanningfield Road

SS117NB

Carlton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.