Postcode CM3 5JU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Marsh Farm Country Park.
South Woodham Ferrers North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,324 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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 5JU.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5JU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Marsh Farm Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Saltcoats Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saltcoats Park |
| 0.2 mi | Compass Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Compass Gardens |
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 5JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 15, Trinity Row, Chelmsford, CM3 5DE | Flats | Leasehold | £237,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 30, Tutors Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5FB | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 15, Tutors Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5FB | Terraced | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 2, Tutors Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 134, Tylers Ride, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZT | Flats | Leasehold | £97,500 |
In the CM3 5JU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | William de Ferrers School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 May 2012. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM3 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5JU, 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 5JU records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around CM3 5JU 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 5JU, including William de Ferrers School (Requires improvement), Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM3 5JU is South Woodham Ferrers, about 1,014 m away.
CM3 5JU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,324 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 5JU 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).