Postcode CM1 3EL 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 2.0 miles away. There are 2 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 7.4% 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 3EL.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3EL 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 2 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 3EL postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 38-40 Long Brandocks, Writtle, CM1 3JP | |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bridge Street, Chelmsford, CM1 3DZ |
| 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.