Postcode CM3 5SL 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 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Woodham Ferrers North is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 11.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in South Woodham Ferrers North is £50,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 5SL.
South Woodham Ferrers North near CM3 5SL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltcoats Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saltcoats Park |
| 0.4 mi | Compass Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Compass Gardens |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £371,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £347,250 |
10 year median price trend in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville
In the CM3 5SL 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 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Warwick Parade, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.