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South Woodham Ferrers South

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About

South Woodham Ferrers South is a residential district located along the northern bank of the River Crouch. The area is characterised by its network of cul-de-sacs and modern housing estates, built primarily during the late 20th century. It functions as a commuter settlement, with direct rail links to London from the central station. The landscape is largely flat, with the river and its associated marshes providing a distinct boundary to the south, influencing the local environment.

The area's layout is defined by its pedestrian-friendly design, featuring numerous footpaths and green spaces that connect neighbourhoods. A large supermarket and a cluster of local shops serve as a commercial hub for daily needs. The presence of the River Crouch allows for sailing and other water-based activities at the town's marina, which is a focal point for recreation. This practical infrastructure supports a settled community within the wider administrative area of Chelmsford.

Area overview

On average South Woodham Ferrers South has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers South is £73,674 per year. There are 1 schools in South Woodham Ferrers South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Woodham Ferrers South is home to around 8,009 people, with a population density of about 2,441.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Woodham Ferrers South Population
8,009
Population density
2,441.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.48(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
2(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.87(-71%)
Other theft
1.75(-68%)
Public order
1.62(-68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,394
92.29%
Other White
131
1.64%
Irish
78
0.97%
Indian
59
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.65%
Total population: 8,012

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,867
28.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,341
20.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,158
17.6%
No qualifications
925
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,578

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,339
40.36%
Owns outright
1,189
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
471
14.2%
Other social rented
237
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.18%
Total households: 3,318

Property prices in South Woodham Ferrers South

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £510K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £432 per square foot) in South Woodham Ferrers South area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Woodham Ferrers South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£527,500£425
Semi-Detached14£350,000£503
Terraced30£304,000£489
Flats14£165,000£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Woodham Ferrers South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodham Ferrers South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£406,750£172,750£310,000£224,325
2017£410,000£175,500£289,998£259,998
2018£430,000£156,500£325,000£248,000
2019£445,000£169,750£315,000£255,000
2020£435,000£173,000£301,500£256,000
2021£447,500£174,000£312,500£264,000
2022£515,000£172,500£330,000£294,750
2023£492,500£200,000£315,000£290,000
2024£480,000£172,750£340,000£281,250
2025£547,500£175,000£330,000£308,500
2026£495,000£165,000£300,000£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodham Ferrers South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodham Ferrers South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£299£364£390
2017£339£327£384£389
2018£350£342£370£383
2019£338£376£400£424
2020£344£342£395£414
2021£375£361£448£413
2022£426£389£475£445
2023£413£346£489£480
2024£421£342£477£466
2025£426£381£497£470
2026£426£365£516£451
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodham Ferrers South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Woodham Ferrers South in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.