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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 average deprivation and average 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 & Runwell is £56,144 per year. The median sale price in Rettendon & Runwell is £477,500 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £377,500 and £675,000. 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

Median price: £477,500
Price per sq ft: £410
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £378K – £675K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £410 per square foot) in Rettendon & Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £2,390,000.

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 & Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£690,000£398
Semi-Detached29£395,000£421
Flats6£132,500£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rettendon & Runwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon & 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£386,250£462,500
2026£711,250£312,000£392,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon & Runwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon & 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£410£289£461£300
2026£449£383£414—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon & Runwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,834
Band H£4,600

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.