Postcode CM3 5WQ is located in an urban city, within the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood area of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Woodham Ferrers South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers South is £73,674 per year. The median sale price in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is £365,000 (around £432 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,000 and £487,590. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.8 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 South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,762 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Woodham Ferrers South is £73,674 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 5WQ.
South Woodham Ferrers South near CM3 5WQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marsh Farm Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saltcoats Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saltcoats Park |
| 0.3 mi | Compass Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Compass Gardens |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £432 per square foot) in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £510,000 | £421 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £324,000 | £497 |
| Terraced | 39 | £305,000 | £477 |
| Flats | 17 | £165,000 | £365 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £406,750 | £172,750 | £310,000 | £224,325 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £175,500 | £289,998 | £259,998 |
| 2018 | £430,000 | £156,500 | £325,000 | £248,000 |
| 2019 | £445,000 | £169,750 | £315,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £435,000 | £173,000 | £301,500 | £256,000 |
| 2021 | £447,500 | £174,000 | £312,500 | £264,000 |
| 2022 | £515,000 | £172,500 | £330,000 | £294,750 |
| 2023 | £492,500 | £200,000 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £480,000 | £172,750 | £340,000 | £281,250 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £192,500 | £333,750 | £308,500 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £165,000 | £315,000 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339 | £299 | £364 | £390 |
| 2017 | £339 | £327 | £384 | £389 |
| 2018 | £350 | £342 | £370 | £383 |
| 2019 | £338 | £376 | £400 | £424 |
| 2020 | £344 | £342 | £395 | £414 |
| 2021 | £375 | £361 | £448 | £413 |
| 2022 | £426 | £389 | £475 | £445 |
| 2023 | £413 | £346 | £489 | £480 |
| 2024 | £421 | £342 | £477 | £466 |
| 2025 | £426 | £381 | £489 | £470 |
| 2026 | £415 | £365 | £492 | £475 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 5WQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 20, Spencer Court, Chelmsford, CM3 5WQ | Terraced | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 35, Spencer Court, Chelmsford, CM3 5WQ | Terraced | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 14, Spencer Court, Chelmsford, CM3 5WQ | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 10, Merton Place, Chelmsford, CM3 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 33, Merton Place, Chelmsford, CM3 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the CM3 5WQ postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers South, 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 | Collingwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 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 | Secondary | William de Ferrers School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM3 5WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5WQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Michael John
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Bob Massey
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
Malcolm Sismey
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM3 5WQ records about 21 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, other crime and drugs.
The median sale price around CM3 5WQ in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is £365,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM3 5WQ, including Collingwood Primary School (Good), Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers (Good) and William de Ferrers School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM3 5WQ is South Woodham Ferrers, about 1,328 m away.
CM3 5WQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,762 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 5WQ is John Whittingdale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ashley Michael John (Conservative and Unionist Party), Bob Massey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Malcolm Sismey (Conservative and Unionist Party).