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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

CM49JL

Parsonage Lane

CM111NA

Heath Road

CM38GX

Broad Mead

CM111LX

Mill Lane

CM49QR

Swan Lane

CM111QA

Downham Road

CM38HL

South Hanningfield Road

CM40PX

Ivy Barns Lane

CM49DJ

Dakyn Drive

CM40ED

Church Lane

CM111JT

Hawkswood Road

CM49QD

Whites Hill

CM49BN

High Street

CM49RE

Leather Bottle Hill

CM111HU

Heath Road

CM49BS

High Street

CM111LP

Castledon Road

CM49JE

The Square

CM111JR

Broomwood Lane

CM49QA

Madles Lane

CM49LW

Jennings Place

CM111HS

Heath Road

CM49RP

Broomwood Lane

CM111HL

Heath Road

CM111LB

Sudbury Road

CM111HJ

Dowsett Lane

CM49BP

Rectory Close

CM111WT

Crowsheath Lane

CM49LU

Well Lane

CM49LF

Webster Place

CM111QS

School Road

CM49LN

Mill Road

CM34HB

Mill Lane

CM49TD

Vernon Corner

CM111LD

Castledon Road

CM49QT

Crondon Park Lane

CM49LY

Common Road

CM40EY

Killigrews

CM49DD

Back Lane

CM40HB

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49SD

Broomwood Lane

CM40ET

Three Mile Hill

CM49PH

Stock Road

CM111PR

De Beauvoir Chase

CM111LA

Sudbury Road

CM49JW

Maldon Road

CM49LR

Mill Road

CM49ND

Falkner Close

CM49RF

Seamans Lane

CM111NE

Park Lane

CM49NE

Myln Meadow

CM49JU

Crondon Hall Cottages

CM49PU

Marigold Lane

CM49LA

Larcombe Mews

CM49PS

Hereward Mount

CM49LD

Garden End

CM49DP

Stock Road

CM49SB

Meadowgate

CM111NZ

Manor Close

CM40EQ

Main Road

CM49LJ

Mill Road

CM49BL

Mill Road

CM49RU

Mill Road

CM111QP

School Road

CM111LJ

Vera Road

CM111QH

Downham Road

CM49JG

Maldon Road

CM49GL

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM49QW

Swan Lane

CM49NA

Birch Lane

CM111JF

Allens Road

CM49FG

Mill Road

CM111JA

Allens Road

CM111LH

Castledon Road

CM49JT

Maldon Road

CM111JB

Birds Close

CM49FF

Brookmans View

CM49LL

Mill Road

SS117PB

Brock Hill

CM40EZ

Killigrews

CM49PE

Ingatestone Road

CM49PQ

Stock Road

CM111LZ

Heath Road

CM111QB

Downham Road

CM40EJ

Writtle Road

CM49BA

High Street

CM111HX

Dowsett Lane

CM40EP

Wantz Road

CM111NQ

Brabner Gardens

CM38HN

South Hanningfield Road

CM49NZ

Buttsbury

CM111PU

Downham Road

CM111QU

School Road

CM111QQ

Downham Road

CM111HN

Heath Road

CM40EL

Writtle Road

CM38HP

Middlemead

CM40EH

Writtle Road

CM49JH

Bank End

CM111QD

Downham Road

Data Sources

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