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South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

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About

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting ward encompasses a large, predominantly rural area in the southeastern part of the Chelmsford district. The landscape is characterised by expansive farmland, scattered woodland, and the dispersed settlements of Stock and Margaretting. The ward's boundaries are shaped by key transport routes, including the A12 trunk road and the main railway line to London, which runs through it.

The geography is defined by water, with the Hanningfield Reservoir forming a significant southern boundary and the River Wid meandering through the northern parts. The area includes the historic Margaretting Church, which stands prominently on a ridge beside the A12. This is a quiet, residential zone where village life centres around local schools, village halls, and the surrounding agricultural land.

Area overview

On average South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting is £66,493 per year. There are 4 schools in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting is home to around 5,736 people, with a population density of about 132.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Population
5,736
Population density
132.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.79(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-24%)
Other theft
4.71(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,384
93.86%
Other White
103
1.8%
Irish
57
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.52%
Indian
22
0.38%
Total population: 5,736

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,435
29.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
822
17.11%
No qualifications
800
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,805

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,089
46.28%
Owns with a mortgage
806
34.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
195
8.29%
Other social rented
180
7.65%
Other forms of private rent
52
2.21%
Total households: 2,353

Property prices in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £720,750 in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting 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 South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£890,000
Flats4£246,750
Semi-Detached15£497,500
Terraced7£450,000

10 years median price trend in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting.

All postcodes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49JQ

Parsonage Lane

CM49FL

Parsonage Lane

CM111HR

Heath Road

CM49BE

High Street

CM49LL

Mill Road

CM49QR

Swan Lane

SS117PF

South Hanningfield Road

CM111HU

Heath Road

CM111LJ

Vera Road

CM111ND

Heath Road

CM111NE

Park Lane

CM49PG

Stock Road

CM49QB

Whites Hill

CM111PB

Carsey Close

CM49BD

High Street

CM49BN

High Street

CM49BP

Rectory Close

CM49RN

Great Prestons Lane

CM49RT

Brittons Lane

CM49RF

Seamans Lane

CM49LH

The Square

CM49TA

Dakyn Drive

CM111HN

Heath Road

CM111JN

Broomwood Lane

CM38HJ

South Hanningfield Road

CM40PU

Ivy Barn Lane

CM49NJ

Bakers Field

CM111LD

Castledon Road

CM111PA

Church Road

CM49LZ

Well Lane

CM111HE

Goatsmoor Lane

CM111JJ

Norton Place

CM111QN

School Road

CM40HB

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49PS

Hereward Mount

CM111NB

Lindhurst Drive

CM111NF

Park Lane

CM111JD

Stoney Hills

CM111LP

Castledon Road

CM111QZ

Dovedale Close

CM49JN

Orton Close

CM49PH

Stock Road

CM49QE

Ottley Place

CM49RU

Mill Road

CM111PR

De Beauvoir Chase

CM49BS

High Street

CM49JF

Maldon Road

CM49PB

Stock Lane

CM111HZ

Recreation Walk

CM49BA

High Street

CM49FB

Austen Drive

CM49LF

Webster Place

CM49LN

Mill Road

CM111JF

Allens Road

CM111QB

Downham Road

CM49HU

Main Road

CM38GX

Broad Mead

CM40ES

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

SS117PA

Brock Hill

CM111LZ

Heath Road

CM49JA

Main Road

CM49LD

Garden End

CM49LU

Well Lane

CM49PT

Small Gains Lane

CM49RZ

Back Lane

CM111QD

Downham Road

CM111HX

Dowsett Lane

CM38HP

Middlemead

CM40EF

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49HX

Main Road

CM49JJ

Parsonage Lane

CM111LE

Grange Lane

CM49BU

Stock Road

CM49NA

Birch Lane

CM49PA

Stock Lane

CM49PZ

Brittons Lane

CM111JE

Tiplers Bridge

CM111LW

Cumming Road

CM111NJ

Homelands Grove

CM38HW

Church Lane

CM40EX

Main Road

CM40EZ

Killigrews

CM49GL

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111HP

Heath Road

CM40EQ

Main Road

CM49JG

Maldon Road

CM49JU

Crondon Hall Cottages

CM49QA

Madles Lane

CM111QY

Sudbury Road

CM49JL

Parsonage Lane

CM49BJ

Back Lane

CM49LT

Well Lane

CM49LW

Jennings Place

SS117PB

Brock Hill

CM111NH

Park Lane

CM49LQ

High Street

CM49LE

Unwin Place

CM49TD

Vernon Corner

CM111PP

De Beauvoir Chase

CM38HH

South Hanningfield Road

Data Sources

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