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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

CM38DS

Crouch View

SS117HA

Pearmain Close

SS117NR

Brock Hill

CM38JP

Bell Court

SS117JA

Viking Way

SS117RH

The Maltings

SS117GE

St Lukes Way

SS117DW

Runwell Gardens

SS117PS

Runwell Road

CM38EL

Salforal Close

SS117NZ

Southlands Farm Way

CM38DF

Warren Road

CM38HF

Marks Farm Lane

CM38EJ

East Hanningfield Road

SS117HY

Church End Avenue

SS117NT

Brock Hill Drive

SS117EX

Ethelred Gardens

CM38DT

Meadow Road

SS117LZ

Grange Road

SS117BL

Canewdon Close

SS117EU

Saxon Close

SS117HT

Runwell Road

CM38DE

Chalk Street

SS117DT

South Hanningfield Way

CM38DU

Meadow Road

SS117LX

Downham Road

SS117HD

Pitfield Shaw

SS117QU

Woodham Road

SS117GD

Running Well

SS117FX

Gate Field

SS117QT

Hayes Chase

CM38EP

Buckhatch Lane

SS117DF

Swan Lane

SS117DQ

Swan Lane

SS117BQ

Clare Avenue

SS117LP

Lindon Road

SS117GS

Elm Way

CM38EQ

East Hanningfield Road

CM38ER

Potters Lane

SS117QJ

Runwell Road

SS117DY

Meadow Lane

CM38DG

Warren Road

SS117GT

Hayes Chase

SS117BP

Windsor Gardens

SS117LL

Hughes Crescent

SS117NG

Bonnell Close

SS117NW

Brock Hill

SS117NU

The Greenway

SS117HP

Runwell Road

SS117HU

Church End Lane

SS117FZ

Pot Inn Close

SS117PN

Runwell Road

SS117PL

Rettendon and Runwell

SS117NB

Carlton Road

SS117EY

Carruthers Drive

SS117FG

Canute Close

CM38DA

Chalk Street

SS117JW

Stokes Link

SS117DS

Church End Lane

CM38DY

Main Road

SS117LS

Waverley Crescent

SS117QS

Burnham Road

CM38EH

Old Bell Lane

CM38DD

Chalk Street

SS117PX

Lynfords Avenue

SS117RE

Hawk Lane

SS117FE

Runwell Chase

SS117JN

Ryerson Drive

SS117QR

Rectory Lane

SS117GZ

Pickle Field Close

SS117GL

Hawthorn Close

SS117NA

Delmar Gardens

Data Sources

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