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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

CM49RE

Leather Bottle Hill

CM111HJ

Dowsett Lane

CM49PY

Peter Street

CM49LR

Mill Road

CM38HQ

South Hanningfield Road

CM49BH

Mill Road

CM111QA

Downham Road

CM49LY

Common Road

CM111JY

St Johns Place

CM40EB

Church Lane

CM40HD

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM40PX

Ivy Barns Lane

CM49BL

Mill Road

CM49BT

High Street

CM49TB

Dakyn Drive

CM111QL

Crowsheath Lane

CM38GY

Bearmains

CM49DP

Stock Road

CM49FG

Mill Road

CM49LP

Common Lane

CM49PP

Small Gains Lane

CM49SB

Meadowgate

CM111HY

Willowmeade

CM49JB

Main Road

CM49PE

Ingatestone Road

CM49PQ

Stock Road

CM49QF

Greenacre Lane

CM49DE

Back Lane

CM49DJ

Dakyn Drive

CM49RY

Mill Lane

CM111JG

Dowsett Lane

CM111JH

Dowsett Lane

CM111NA

Heath Road

CM49HZ

Main Road

CM49LJ

Mill Road

CM111WT

Crowsheath Lane

CM111JT

Hawkswood Road

CM111PU

Downham Road

CM49JR

Maldon Road

CM49QP

Swan Lane

CM111JA

Allens Road

CM111JB

Birds Close

CM111JS

Downham Road

CM49BQ

Swan Lane

CM49JT

Maldon Road

CM111NZ

Manor Close

CM49LA

Larcombe Mews

CM111NX

Moat Close

CM40EY

Killigrews

CM49HY

Ivy Barns Lane

CM34HB

Mill Lane

CM111QH

Downham Road

CM49NF

Common Road

CM49QT

Crondon Park Lane

CM49RL

Great Prestons Lane

CM111PW

Church Road

CM40EJ

Writtle Road

CM40ER

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49FF

Brookmans View

CM49JH

Bank End

CM49QG

Honeypot Lane

CM111FA

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111HS

Heath Road

CM111NQ

Brabner Gardens

CM111NU

Church Road

CM111QU

School Road

CM49RG

Mill Road

CM111PT

Church Road

CM111QQ

Downham Road

CM40HA

Pennys Lane

CM49PR

Small Gains Lane

CM49QU

Stock Road

CM49QX

Stock Road

CM111NN

Park Lane

CM111PZ

Downham Road

CM40ED

Church Lane

CM40EP

Wantz Road

CM49LG

The Square

CM49RW

Furze Lane

CM111JR

Broomwood Lane

CM111LB

Sudbury Road

CM40EE

Roman Road

CM49BW

High Street

CM49BZ

School Lane

CM49GJ

Honeypot Lane

CM49NQ

Thornton Place

CM111PQ

Farrier Square

CM111LH

Castledon Road

CM49FA

Cambridge Close

CM111QS

School Road

CM38HT

South Hanningfield Road

CM49NZ

Buttsbury

CM49BG

The Paddock

CM49BX

Honeypot Lane

CM49JX

The Tye

CM49QD

Whites Hill

CM49QW

Swan Lane

CM49RH

Goatsmoor Lane

CM49SD

Broomwood Lane

CM111QF

Oak Road

Data Sources

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