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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Elm Way
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Runwell Chase
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Chalk Street
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Chalk Street
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Church Chase
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Swan Lane
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Church End Avenue
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Chalk Street
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David Avenue
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Egbert Gardens
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Church End Lane
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Runwell Chase
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Church End Lane
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Lindon Road
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Runwell Chase
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Chalk Street
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Canewdon Close
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Runwell Gardens
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Grange Road
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Buckhatch Lane
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Croot Place
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Pickle Field Close
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Church End Lane
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Ryerson Drive
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Burnham Road
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Canute Close
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Athelstan Gardens
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Rettendon & Runwell
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Barnet Park Road
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Chalk Street
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Hall Cottages
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South Hanningfield Road
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Runwell Chase
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Pearmain Close
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Hayes Chase
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Runwell Road
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Liberty Way
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South View Road
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Church End Lane
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Rettendon & Runwell
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The Greenway
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Meadow Lane
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Waverley Crescent
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Downham Road
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Clare Avenue
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Ethelred Gardens
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Browns Avenue
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Potters Lane
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Runwell Road
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Hayes Chase
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Downham Road
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Brock Hill
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Tabrum's Lane
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Hall Cottages
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Brock Hill
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Meadow Lane
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Corsellis Close
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Waverley Crescent
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Brock Hill
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Hawk Lane
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Gate Field
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Church End Avenue
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Church End Lane
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Lynfords Avenue
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Burnham Road
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Church Chase
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East Hanningfield Road
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Church End Lane
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Elm Way
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The Old Nursery
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Church End Avenue
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Boiler House Road