Postcode CM1 3DZ is located in a rural town, within the Writtle ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Writtle & Highwood area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Writtle & Highwood is £48,400 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Writtle & Highwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Writtle & Highwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Writtle & Highwood is £48,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 3DZ.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Writtle area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,362,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £635,750 |
| Flats | 6 | £252,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £360,000 |
10 years price trend in Writtle
In the CM1 3DZ postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bridge Street, Chelmsford, CM1 3DZ | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 38-40 Long Brandocks, Writtle, CM1 3JP |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wheatsheaf | 70 The Green, Writtle, CM1 3DU | |
| 0.2 mi | Rose & Crown | 57 The Green, Writtle, CM1 3DT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.