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Rettendon and Runwell

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Rettendon and Runwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rettendon and Runwell Population

6,508

Population density

280.5 per km²

Demographics

British

5,975

91.8%

Other White

133

2.04%

African

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.72%

Indian

0.63%

Total population: 6,509

Housing

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

Other forms of private rent

1.9%

Total households: 2,682

Property prices in Rettendon and Runwell

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,372,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£565,000	£361,500	£497,500	£675,500	£967,020
Flats	8	£273,750	£105,788	£180,563	£358,125	£400,375
Semi-Detached	40	£392,500	£324,450	£358,000	£451,250	£506,500
Terraced	4	£418,750	£243,250	£336,250	£465,625	£473,125

10 years price trend in Rettendon and Runwell

All postcodes in Rettendon and Runwell

SS117HY

Church End Avenue

CM38DE

Chalk Street

SS117BG

David Avenue

SS117BW

Egbert Gardens

SS117DX

Church End Lane

SS117GF

Runwell Chase

SS117JG

Church End Lane

SS117LR

Lindon Road

SS117PU

Runwell Chase

CM38DA

Chalk Street

SS117BL

Canewdon Close

SS117DW

Runwell Gardens

SS117LZ

Grange Road

CM38ET

Buckhatch Lane

SS117GZ

Pickle Field Close

SS117JE

Church End Lane

SS117JN

Ryerson Drive

SS117LB

Croot Place

SS117QW

Burnham Road

SS117EZ

Athelstan Gardens

SS117FG

Canute Close

SS117LL

Rettendon & Runwell

SS117PR

Barnet Park Road

CM38DD

Chalk Street

CM38DU

Hall Cottages

CM38HG

South Hanningfield Road

SS117GR

Hayes Chase

SS117QH

Runwell Chase

SS117HA

Pearmain Close

SS117HS

Runwell Road

SS117LH

Liberty Way

CM38DX

South View Road

SS117JF

Church End Lane

SS117LQ

Rettendon & Runwell

SS117NU

The Greenway

SS117DY

Meadow Lane

SS117LW

Waverley Crescent

SS117LY

Downham Road

SS117BQ

Clare Avenue

SS117EX

Ethelred Gardens

SS117PT

Browns Avenue

CM38ER

Potters Lane

SS117GT

Hayes Chase

SS117LX

Downham Road

SS117NY

Brock Hill

SS117PN

Runwell Road

SS117QX

Tabrum's Lane

CM38DJ

Hall Cottages

CM38HU

Brock Hill

SS117DR

Meadow Lane

SS117JJ

Corsellis Close

SS117LN

Waverley Crescent

SS117NP

Brock Hill

SS117RE

Hawk Lane

SS117FZ

Gate Field

SS117HZ

Church End Avenue

SS117JQ

Church End Lane

SS117PX

Lynfords Avenue

SS117RN

Burnham Road

CM38DR

Church Chase

CM38EJ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117DN

Church End Lane

SS117GN

Elm Way

SS117HH

The Old Nursery

SS117JD

Church End Avenue

SS117JL

Boiler House Road

CM38DG

Warren Road

SS117GW

Berne Link

SS117HD

Pitfield Shaw

SS117HP

Runwell Road

SS117PS

Runwell Road

SS117RF

Hawk Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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