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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 53 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
53
Deprivation level
6/10
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
27.66(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.07(-56%)
Other theft
4.92(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-38%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Rettendon & Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,250 up to £975,000.

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
Detached33£565,000
Flats6£207,500
Semi-Detached33£400,000
Terraced3£462,500

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

SS117HY

Church End Avenue

CM38DF

Warren Road

CM38DS

Crouch View

CM38DE

Chalk Street

SS117BW

Egbert Gardens

SS117GF

Strom Olsen Close

SS117LR

Lindon Road

SS117BG

David Avenue

SS117DX

Meadow Lane

SS117JG

Church End Lane

SS117PU

Runwell Chase

SS117LZ

Grange Road

CM38DA

Chalk Street

SS117DW

Runwell Gardens

SS117GZ

Pickle Field Close

SS117JE

Church End Lane

SS117JN

Ryerson Drive

SS117QW

Woodham Road

CM38ET

Buckhatch Lane

SS117LB

Croot Place

SS117EZ

Carruthers Close

SS117FG

Canute Close

SS117PR

Barnet Park Road

SS117LL

Hughes Crescent

CM38DD

Chalk Street

CM38HG

Coalhill

SS117HA

Pearmain Close

CM38DU

Meadow Road

SS117JF

Church End Lane

SS117NU

The Greenway

SS117GR

Hayes Chase

SS117HS

Runwell Road

SS117LH

Liberty Way

SS117QH

Runwell Road

CM38DX

Southview Road

SS117LQ

Evans Drive

SS117DY

Meadow Lane

SS117LW

Waverley Crescent

SS117LY

Downham Road

SS117BQ

Clare Avenue

SS117PT

Browns Avenue

SS117EX

Ethelred Gardens

CM38ER

Potters Lane

SS117GT

Hayes Chase

SS117LX

Downham Road

SS117QX

Tabrums Lane

SS117NP

Brock Hill

SS117NY

Brock Hill

SS117PN

Runwell Road

CM38HU

Warren Road

SS117DR

South Hanningfield Way

SS117JJ

St Lukes Way

SS117LN

Waverley Crescent

CM38DJ

Main Road

SS117JQ

Church End Lane

SS117RN

Hawk Hill

SS117FZ

Pot Inn Close

SS117HZ

Church End Avenue

SS117PX

Lynfords Avenue

CM38DR

Main Road

SS117DN

Church End Lane

SS117GN

Elm Way

SS117HH

The Old Nursery

SS117JL

Boiler House Road

CM38EJ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117JD

Church End Avenue

CM38DG

Warren Road

SS117HD

Pitfield Shaw

SS117GW

Berne Link

SS117HP

Runwell Road

SS117PS

Runwell Road

SS117RF

Maltings Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.