Postcode CM3 5BQ is located in an urban city, within the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Woodham Ferrers North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers North is £63,536 per year. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers North is £63,536 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from CM3 5BQ.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £390 per square foot) in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £450,000 | £393 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £390,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 16 | £323,750 | £440 |
| Flats | 20 | £160,000 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £165,000 | £319,995 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £175,000 | £315,998 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £390,000 | £184,000 | £340,000 | £280,250 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £180,000 | £330,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | £387,498 | £179,500 | £330,000 | £319,500 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £187,250 | £346,000 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | £437,500 | £190,000 | £375,000 | £335,750 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £189,500 | £384,000 | £306,250 |
| 2024 | £457,500 | £195,000 | £390,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £163,250 | £380,000 | £346,500 |
| 2026 | £475,000 | £172,500 | £410,000 | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320 | £333 | £296 | £318 |
| 2017 | £341 | £306 | £364 | £354 |
| 2018 | £362 | £348 | £358 | £355 |
| 2019 | £328 | £309 | £351 | £349 |
| 2020 | £350 | £325 | £343 | £338 |
| 2021 | £365 | £348 | £367 | £373 |
| 2022 | £391 | £346 | £416 | £435 |
| 2023 | £428 | £368 | £409 | £413 |
| 2024 | £394 | £382 | £396 | £451 |
| 2025 | £400 | £303 | £415 | £418 |
| 2026 | £408 | £332 | £375 | £434 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 5BQ.
In the CM3 5BQ postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodville Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Elmwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5BQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 36-38 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 CM3 5BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Donna Eley
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville - Elected 4 May 2023
Murrough Francis Henry O'Brien
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Sherlock
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM3 5BQ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM3 5BQ in South Woodham Ferrers North is £360,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CM3 5BQ, including Woodville Primary School and Elmwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM3 5BQ is South Woodham Ferrers, about 743 m away.
CM3 5BQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Maldon covering CM3 5BQ is John Whittingdale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Donna Eley (Liberal Democrats), Murrough Francis Henry O'Brien (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Terry Sherlock (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.