Postcode CM1 3EU is located in a rural hamlet, 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 56.7 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Savernake Park.
Writtle & Highwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Writtle & Highwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 3EU.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3EU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Savernake Park | Small | Walking directions to Savernake Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Writtle area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,362,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £417,500 |
10 year median price trend in Writtle
In the CM1 3EU postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 3EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bridge Street, Chelmsford, CM1 3DZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2TS | Walking directions to Co-op 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.