Postcode CM3 5JN is located in an urban city, within the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville area of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Woodham Ferrers North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 median sale price in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville is £391,500 (around £383 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £301,250 and £453,750. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Saltcoats Park.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,184 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 5JN.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5JN has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Saltcoats Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saltcoats Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £391,500 (about £383 per square foot) in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £452,500 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £410,000 | £391 |
| Terraced | 19 | £327,500 | £404 |
| Flats | 20 | £187,500 | £337 |
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 | £155,000 | £380,000 | £347,250 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £200,000 | £410,000 | £350,000 |
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 | £305 | £415 | £411 |
| 2026 | £408 | £332 | £398 | £360 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 5JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 1, Coxs Close, Chelmsford, CM3 5SL | Detached | Freehold | £417,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 54, East Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 79, East Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 48, Downleaze, Chelmsford, CM3 5SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 35, Longfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5JL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the CM3 5JN postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Elmwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | William de Ferrers School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM3 5JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 1 Warwick Parade, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 | One Stop | 36-38 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM3 5JN, 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 5JN records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM3 5JN in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville is £391,500 (about £383 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM3 5JN, including Elmwood Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF (Good) and William de Ferrers School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM3 5JN is South Woodham Ferrers, about 549 m away.
CM3 5JN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,184 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 5JN 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).