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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 57 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
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,600,000.

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
Detached41£585,000
Terraced3£462,500
Semi-Detached41£390,000
Flats9£150,000

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

SS117BQ

Clare Avenue

SS117PS

Runwell Road

CM38ER

Potters Lane

SS117JL

Boiler House Road

SS117HU

Church End Lane

SS117LZ

Grange Road

SS117GL

Hawthorn Close

SS117HB

Merlin Way

SS117GR

Hayes Chase

SS117GT

Hayes Chase

SS117NU

The Greenway

CM38EU

Sonters Down

SS117PL

Rettendon and Runwell

CM38DG

Warren Road

SS117NF

Fresson Close

CM38DQ

Hoe Lane

SS117PX

Lynfords Avenue

SS117EY

Carruthers Drive

CM38ET

Buckhatch Lane

SS117QL

Woodham Road

SS117QF

Runwell Road

SS117GF

Strom Olsen Close

CM38EA

Main Road

SS117NH

Hayes Chase

SS117GY

Burr Close

SS117GE

St Lukes Way

SS117HD

Pitfield Shaw

SS117HF

Stable Fields

SS117BJ

Canewdon Gardens

SS117JE

Church End Lane

CM38DN

Main Road

SS117HP

Runwell Road

SS117QU

Woodham Road

SS117DF

Swan Lane

SS117BW

Egbert Gardens

CM38DL

Hall Cottages

SS117RH

The Maltings

SS117BS

Birs Close

SS117FY

Gorse Wood View

CM38DY

Main Road

SS117PP

Lynfords Drive

SS117RG

Maltings Road

SS117EU

Saxon Close

CM38EP

Buckhatch Lane

SS117FZ

Pot Inn Close

CM38DZ

Main Road

CM38DW

Main Road

SS117XX

Runwell Chase

SS117FG

Canute Close

SS117FA

Burnham Road

SS117NX

Brock Hill

SS117BP

Windsor Gardens

SS117DN

Church End Lane

SS117QT

Hayes Chase

SS117NA

Delmar Gardens

SS117FE

Runwell Chase

SS117BH

Egbert Gardens

SS117HT

Runwell Road

SS117QX

Tabrums Lane

SS117ET

Ethelred Gardens

CM38EW

East Hanningfield Road

SS117QY

Woodham Road

SS117DS

Church End Lane

CM38DE

Chalk Street

CM38JP

Bell Court

SS117DT

South Hanningfield Way

SS117NR

Brock Hill

SS117HZ

Church End Avenue

SS117FW

Corsellis Close

CM38ES

Buckhatch Lane

SS117JJ

St Lukes Way

CM38DP

Main Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.