Postcode CM1 3WR 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 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year. The nearest station is Ingatestone located about 3.2 miles away.
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 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 3WR.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 3WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ingatestone located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 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 | 18 | £635,750 |
| Flats | 8 | £252,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £492,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £442,500 |
10 year median price trend in Writtle
In the CM1 3WR postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are no schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.