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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

CM49LE

Unwin Place

CM111QY

Sudbury Road

CM111NL

Park Lane

CM49FB

Austen Drive

CM49QX

Stock Road

CM111QL

Crowsheath Lane

CM111NU

Church Road

CM49JR

Maldon Road

CM49BT

High Street

CM49JN

Orton Close

CM49JQ

Parsonage Lane

SS117PA

Brock Hill

CM49RL

Great Prestons Lane

CM49FD

Fosters Close

SS117PD

Brock Hill

CM49BG

The Paddock

CM49BD

High Street

CM49RS

Goatsmoor Lane

CM49JY

The Tye

CM49JS

Maldon Road

CM49QF

Greenacre Lane

CM40QB

Handley Green

CM49QY

Stock Road

CM40EW

Ivy Barn Lane

CM49NJ

Bakers Field

CM111JS

Downham Road

CM111PB

Carsey Close

CM49BH

Mill Road

CM49BW

High Street

CM49HZ

Main Road

CM111JG

Dowsett Lane

CM49BZ

School Lane

CM111PQ

Farrier Square

CM40EE

Roman Road

CM49LZ

Well Lane

CM49DQ

High Trees

SS117PF

South Hanningfield Road

CM49BX

Honeypot Lane

CM40EF

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

CM40PU

Ivy Barn Lane

CM111NB

Lindhurst Drive

CM49RJ

Downham Road

CM49BQ

Swan Lane

CM49JP

Maldon Road

CM49RT

Brittons Lane

CM49PY

Peter Street

CM49RZ

Back Lane

CM49HX

Main Road

CM49JF

Maldon Road

CM49QU

Stock Road

Data Sources

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