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South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

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About

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is a residential ward situated to the southeast of central Chelmsford, primarily consisting of modern housing estates developed in the late 20th century. The area is characterised by its suburban layout, with a network of local roads connecting cul-de-sacs and avenues. It serves as a commuter base, offering straightforward access to the A130 and the railway station in neighbouring South Woodham Ferrers for journeys towards London and Southend.

The ward includes several local greenspaces and playing fields, with the grounds of Collingwood Road Recreation Area providing facilities for sports. Residential life centres around local convenience shops and a primary school, meeting everyday needs within the neighbourhood. A notable feature is the proximity to the tidal River Crouch, with its expansive marshes visible from the eastern edges, influencing the flat, open character of the surrounding landscape.

Area overview

On average South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood 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-Chetwood and Collingwood is £73,674 per year. There are 1 schools in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is home to around 8,009 people, with a population density of about 2,440.7 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-Chetwood and Collingwood Population
8,009
Population density
2,440.7 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 qualifications or above
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-Chetwood and Collingwood

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-Chetwood and Collingwood 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-Chetwood and Collingwood 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-Chetwood and Collingwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood.
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-Chetwood and Collingwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood.
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-Chetwood and Collingwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

Is South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood safe?

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?

The median sale price in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is £382,500 (about £432 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood sits around rank 26,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?

The average household income in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is around £73,674 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ashley Michael John (Conservative and Unionist Party), Bob Massey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Malcolm Sismey (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

CM35FL

Culver Rise

CM37AE

Celeborn Street

CM35GF

Littlecroft

CM35LX

Chamberlains Ride

CM35ZJ

Arwen Grove

CM37BF

Arlington Square

CM35GY

Berry Vale

CM35FJ

Nelson Place

CM35FX

Melville Heath

CM35GR

Starboard View

CM35WT

Gold Berry Mead

CM35WP

Marsh Farm Road

CM35GW

Brace Walk

CM35EU

Quebec Gardens

CM35YQ

Beatty Rise

CM37AY

Penshurst Drive

CM35GN

Halyard Reach

CM37AS

Haddon Mead

CM35WH

Taffrail Gardens

CM35GH

Carron Mead

CM35WQ

Spencer Court

CM37AR

Ormesby Chine

CM37AJ

Bywater Road

CM35ZB

Pintolls

CM35WN

Great Smials

CM35GJ

The Bight

CM35ZH

Thorins Gate

CM35YW

Merton Place

CM35ZR

Crickhollow

CM35YR

Leeward Road

CM37BL

Standen Avenue

CM37AF

Celeborn Street

CM35YT

Clevis Drive

CM37AQ

Lorien Gardens

CM35ZY

Meriadoc Drive

CM35LW

Hullbridge Road

CM35WJ

Cringle Lock

CM35FP

Benbow Drive

CM35GB

Lettons Chase

CM35FU

Melville Cottages

CM35XY

Blake Court

CM35YE

Cornwallis Drive

CM35FH

Nelson Place

CM37AB

Westmarch

CM35FZ

Blackwood Chine

CM35WX

Gandalfs Ride

CM37AH

Gladden Fields

CM37AG

Butterbur Chase

CM35WW

Elronds Rest

CM35YP

Broughton Road

CM35YD

Collingwood Road

CM35GE

Inchbonnie Road

CM35WG

Culver Rise

CM37AW

Celeborn Street

CM35RJ

Took Drive

CM37BR

The Withywindle

CM35WY

Rivendell Vale

CM35UX

Meriadoc Drive

CM37AD

Bree Hill

CM35YH

Collingwood Road

CM35FN

Thornborough Avenue

CM35XZ

Keats Square

CM35GZ

Hallowell Down

CM35BS

South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

CM35YL

Creekview Road

CM35ZN

Bulbecks Walk

CM35ZX

Shirebourn Vale

CM35YN

Elliot Close

CM35YF

Troubridge Close

CM35YG

Bickerton Point

CM35YJ

Anson Close

CM35FY

Broughton Road

CM35ZS

Tighfield Walk

CM35WS

Gandalfs Ride

CM35ZU

Bucklebury Heath

CM35LD

Gimli Watch

CM35GT

Quarter Gate

CM35GL

The Spinnaker

CM35FS

Hallowell Down

CM35YB

Collingwood Road

CM35WE

Middleton Row

CM35XX

Cornish Grove

CM35GX

Creekview Road

CM35ZQ

Dawberry Place

CM35YX

Broughton Road

CM37BD

Galadriel Spring

CM37AZ

Osterley Place

CM35GA

Finchland View

CM35FT

Melville Heath

CM37AL

White Tree Court

CM35ZW

Inchbonnie Road

CM35WZ

Hobbiton Hill

CM37AP

Knole Close

CM35WU

Inchbonnie Road

CM35GG

Littlecroft

CM37AN

Buckland Gate

CM35GD

Ashmans Row

CM37BE

Treebeard Copse

CM35ZG

Drywoods

CM35FW

Thornborough Avenue

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.