Postcode CM1 3ST 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 2.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 3ST.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3ST 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 2.3 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 3ST postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Writtle University College | Higher education institutions | N/A | |
| 0.6 mi | 16 plus | Writtle College Limited | Further education | Requires improvement |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.