Postcode CM3 5QG 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 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 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Woodham Ferrers North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,373 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from CM3 5QG.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5QG 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 0.3 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 |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 5QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | Meadow Lands, Old Wickford Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QU | Detached | Freehold | £416,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 6, Meadow Mews, Chelmsford, CM3 5RY | Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 2A, Fennfields Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5RZ | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1, Fenbrook Cottages, Old Wickford Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2026 | 29, Elm Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the CM3 5QG postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers North, there are 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Woodville Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Elmwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.8 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 5QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5BQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 36-38 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Warwick Parade, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JT | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5QG, 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 5QG 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around CM3 5QG 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 5 schools close to CM3 5QG, including Woodville Primary School (Good), Elmwood Primary School (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 5QG is South Woodham Ferrers, about 441 m away.
CM3 5QG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,373 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 5QG 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).