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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

CM111HL

Heath Road

CM49DQ

High Trees

CM49PD

Ingatestone Road

CM111LY

Mill Lane

CM28TG

London Road

CM38HX

South Hanningfield Road

CM111QE

Windsor Trading Estate

CM111QP

School Road

CM40ET

Three Mile Hill

CM40QB

Handley Green

SS117PD

Brock Hill

CM111FB

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM111LG

Castledon Road

CM111NL

Park Lane

CM49LS

Valentines

CM49PU

Marigold Lane

CM40EG

Main Road

CM40EH

Writtle Road

CM49DF

Back Lane

CM49RP

Broomwood Lane

CM111JL

Dowsett Lane

CM111LX

Mill Lane

CM40EW

Ivy Barn Lane

CM49JW

Maldon Road

CM49ND

Falkner Close

CM49NH

The Lindens

CM49QS

Crondon Park Lane

CM49RS

Goatsmoor Lane

CM38HL

South Hanningfield Road

CM49JY

The Tye

CM38HN

South Hanningfield Road

CM49JP

Maldon Road

CM49QY

Stock Road

CM111JZ

Hawkswood Road

CM111LA

Sudbury Road

CM111PS

Church Road

SS117PE

Brock Hill

CM49BY

Lilystone Close

CM49FD

Fosters Close

CM49JS

Maldon Road

CM49NE

Myln Meadow

CM49DB

Brookmans Road

CM111QR

School Road

CM40EL

Writtle Road

CM49DD

Back Lane

CM49LX

Well Lane

CM49RJ

Downham Road

CM111NY

Short Lane

CM49DG

Back Lane

CM49JE

The Square

Data Sources

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