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Rettendon & Runwell

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About

Rettendon and Runwell form a largely rural part of Chelmsford's administrative area, characterised by open farmland and scattered residential settlements. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields and several small, protected woodlands. Housing consists primarily of detached homes and converted farmsteads, with a notable absence of dense urban development. The area is bisected by the busy A130 road, which provides a major transport route but also creates a distinct boundary within the local geography.

A specific historical feature is the presence of the Runwell Hospital water tower, a prominent local landmark visible across the flat terrain. The parish church of St. Mary's in Runwell dates to the Norman period and sits isolated amidst fields. Community life centres on the village hall and the local primary school, with few commercial amenities beyond a handful of pubs and farm shops. The overall atmosphere is one of a quiet, semi-rural commuter belt.

Area overview

On average Rettendon & 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 & Runwell is £56,144 per year. There are 3 schools in Rettendon & Runwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rettendon & Runwell is home to around 6,508 people, with a population density of about 280.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rettendon & 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+ (Degree)
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 & Runwell

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon & 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 & 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 & Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£150,000
Detached41£585,000
Terraced3£462,500
Semi-Detached41£390,000

10 years median price trend in Rettendon & Runwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon & Runwell.

All postcodes in Rettendon & Runwell

SS117ET

Ethelred Gardens

SS117PR

Barnet Park Road

CM38DN

Main Road

SS117BE

Keith Avenue

SS117HF

Stable Fields

SS117LY

Downham Road

SS117LR

Lindon Road

SS117HZ

Church End Avenue

SS117DR

South Hanningfield Way

SS117FA

Burnham Road

CM38ES

Buckhatch Lane

SS117HB

Merlin Way

SS117DH

Swan Lane

SS117GR

Hayes Chase

SS117HS

Runwell Road

SS117LJ

Baines Place

SS117QG

Runwell Road

SS117LW

Waverley Crescent

SS117QP

Farm Crescent

CM38HU

Warren Road

SS117FY

Gorse Wood View

SS117BJ

Canewdon Gardens

SS117JD

Church End Avenue

SS117NJ

Brock Hill

SS117JE

Church End Lane

SS117QA

Runwell Chase

CM38EN

East Hanningfield Road

CM38DP

Main Road

SS117QX

Tabrums Lane

SS117DP

Church End Lane

SS117JL

Boiler House Road

SS117NP

Brock Hill

SS117PJ

Rettendon and Runwell

SS117EZ

Carruthers Close

SS117HX

Locarno Avenue

SS117NX

Brock Hill

SS117JQ

Church End Lane

SS117GF

Strom Olsen Close

CM38DB

Chalk Street

CM38EG

East Hanningfield Road

SS117HH

The Old Nursery

CM38DR

Main Road

SS117JJ

St Lukes Way

CM38DQ

Hoe Lane

SS117LB

Croot Place

SS117PU

Runwell Chase

SS117BG

David Avenue

SS117ES

Rettendon Gardens

SS117RN

Hawk Hill

SS117LN

Waverley Crescent

SS117HE

Rushbrook Avenue

CM38DX

Southview Road

SS117GH

Chestnut Grove

SS117QY

Woodham Road

SS117GY

Burr Close

CM38ET

Buckhatch Lane

CM38EU

Sonters Down

SS117GP

Burnham Road

SS117RG

Maltings Road

CM38DW

Main Road

SS117QF

Runwell Road

SS117PP

Lynfords Drive

SS117JF

Church End Lane

SS117LH

Liberty Way

SS117BW

Egbert Gardens

SS117XX

Runwell Chase

SS117BN

Regency Close

SS117DX

Meadow Lane

SS117NY

Brock Hill

SS117GW

Berne Link

SS117JB

Tidworth Avenue

SS117FW

Corsellis Close

CM38EA

Main Road

SS117FU

Bruton Link

SS117JG

Church End Lane

CM38DL

Hall Cottages

SS117PT

Browns Avenue

SS117PH

Southlands Farm Way

SS117BS

Birs Close

SS117RF

Maltings Road

SS117LQ

Evans Drive

CM38DZ

Main Road

SS117PY

Lynfords Drive

SS117RL

Hawk Lane

SS117QH

Runwell Road

SS117QL

Woodham Road

CM38DJ

Main Road

CM38DH

Hoe Lane

CM38HE

South Hanningfield Road

SS117GJ

Chestnut Grove

SS117NH

Hayes Chase

SS117GN

Elm Way

SS117BH

Egbert Gardens

CM38HD

South Hanningfield Road

SS117QW

Woodham Road

SS117NF

Fresson Close

SS117DN

Church End Lane

CM38HG

Coalhill

CM38EW

East Hanningfield Road

SS117NS

Brock Hill

Data Sources

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