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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.

All postcodes in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

CM35GQ

Littlecroft

CM35YU

Windward Way

CM35GU

Creekview Road

CM37AU

Holkham Avenue

CM35WF

Benbow Drive

CM35FA

Reynolds Gate

CM35YS

Becket Way

CM37BB

Celeborn Street

CM37BG

Mereworth Road

CM35GS

Anchor Reach

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.