Postcode CM3 5GY is located in an urban city, within the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Woodham Ferrers South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers South is £73,674 per year. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Marsh Farm Country Park.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers South is £73,674 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 5GY.
South Woodham Ferrers South near CM3 5GY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marsh Farm Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £305,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £331,250 |
| Detached | 49 | £555,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
In the CM3 5GY postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 5GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Cummins | 76-78 Gandalf's Ride, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WS | Walking directions to Cummins |
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 5GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Michael John
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Bob Massey
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Malcolm Sismey
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.