Postcode CM1 3ES 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 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.9 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 3ES.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3ES 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Writtle area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £257,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £478,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £447,500 |
10 year median price trend in Writtle
In the CM1 3ES postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 3ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 38-40 Long Brandocks, Writtle, CM1 3JP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bridge Street, Chelmsford, CM1 3DZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM1 3ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Thorpe-Apps
Writtle - Elected 4 May 2023
Barry Knight
Writtle - Elected 4 May 2023
Kemi Badenoch
North West Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.