Postcode CM3 5LF 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 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 nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saltcoats Park.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% 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 0.9% 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 5LF.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5LF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Compass Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Compass Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 5LF.
In the CM3 5LF postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Warwick Parade, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JT | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5LF, 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 5LF 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM3 5LF 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 6 schools close to CM3 5LF, including Elmwood Primary School (Good), William de Ferrers School (Good) and Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM3 5LF is South Woodham Ferrers, about 681 m away.
CM3 5LF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,846 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 5LF 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.