Postcode CM3 5RU 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 2 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 2.7% 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 5RU.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5RU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marsh Farm Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Country Park |
| 0.4 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 5RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Akenfield Close, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 41, Leighlands Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5XN | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 37, Leighlands Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5XN | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 31, Leighlands Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5XN | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 7, Leighlands Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5XN | Other | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the CM3 5RU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 May 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Elmwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2014. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM3 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 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 5RU, 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 5RU 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 5RU 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 5RU, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF (Good), Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers (Good) and Elmwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM3 5RU is South Woodham Ferrers, about 939 m away.
CM3 5RU 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 5RU 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).