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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 48 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
48
Deprivation level
4/10
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
21.27(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-25%)
Other theft
5.75(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.58(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-26%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £705,000 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
Flats4£246,750
Terraced8£435,000
Semi-Detached13£492,500
Detached35£960,000

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

CM111JL

Dowsett Lane

CM49BE

High Street

CM111LY

Mill Lane

CM49LH

The Square

CM111HP

Heath Road

CM49PB

Stock Lane

CM111PZ

Downham Road

CM38HW

Church Lane

CM49TA

Dakyn Drive

CM111JY

St Johns Place

CM49JA

Main Road

CM49JJ

Parsonage Lane

CM49QB

Whites Hill

CM49DB

Brookmans Road

CM49QG

Honeypot Lane

CM40EG

Main Road

CM111NN

Park Lane

CM49PR

Small Gains Lane

CM49TB

Dakyn Drive

CM49RN

Great Prestons Lane

CM111JH

Dowsett Lane

CM49PA

Stock Lane

CM49PT

Small Gains Lane

CM49NH

The Lindens

CM111NX

Moat Close

CM111JZ

Hawkswood Road

CM40ER

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111HE

Goatsmoor Lane

CM111HY

Willowmeade

CM49QS

Crondon Park Lane

CM40HA

Pennys Lane

CM111HR

Heath Road

CM111NY

Short Lane

CM49QE

Ottley Place

CM111QZ

Dovedale Close

CM49HY

Ivy Barns Lane

CM49GJ

Honeypot Lane

CM40EX

Main Road

CM111ND

Heath Road

CM49LQ

High Street

CM111HZ

Recreation Walk

CM49JX

The Tye

CM111PT

Church Road

CM49FL

Parsonage Lane

CM49QP

Swan Lane

CM111FB

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49PZ

Brittons Lane

CM111QN

School Road

CM49BY

Lilystone Close

CM49RY

Mill Lane

CM49FA

Cambridge Close

CM111PS

Church Road

CM111PA

Church Road

CM40HD

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111FA

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111JE

Tiplers Bridge

CM40ES

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111JN

Broomwood Lane

CM49LT

Well Lane

CM49LG

The Square

CM49PD

Ingatestone Road

CM49BJ

Back Lane

CM49RH

Goatsmoor Lane

CM38HT

South Hanningfield Road

CM111LG

Castledon Road

CM49HU

Main Road

CM49NQ

Thornton Place

CM40EB

Church Lane

CM49LS

Valentines

CM111JD

Stoney Hills

CM111NJ

Homelands Grove

CM111PP

De Beauvoir Chase

CM111LW

Cumming Road

CM38HX

South Hanningfield Road

CM49PP

Small Gains Lane

CM49DE

Back Lane

CM38HJ

South Hanningfield Road

CM38HH

South Hanningfield Road

CM38HQ

South Hanningfield Road

CM49NF

Common Road

CM38GY

Bearmains

CM111LE

Grange Lane

CM111QE

Windsor Trading Estate

CM111QR

School Road

SS117PE

Brock Hill

CM49RW

Furze Lane

CM49PG

Stock Road

CM49JB

Main Road

CM49DG

Back Lane

CM111QF

Oak Road

CM49BU

Stock Road

CM111NH

Park Lane

CM49LP

Common Lane

CM111PW

Church Road

CM49LX

Well Lane

CM49RG

Mill Road

CM111JJ

Norton Place

CM49DF

Back Lane

CM111NF

Park Lane

CM28TG

London Road

Data Sources

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