Postcode CM3 5YU is located in an urban city, within the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Woodham Ferrers South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Woodham Ferrers South is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Marsh Farm Country Park.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in South Woodham Ferrers South is £53,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 5YU.
South Woodham Ferrers South near CM3 5YU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Marsh Farm Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park |
| 0.5 mi | Compass Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Compass Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £308,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
In the CM3 5YU postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 5YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 1-10 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Chelmsford, CM3 5XU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Saver's | Chandlers Way, Chelmsford, CM3 5TQ | Walking directions to Saver's |
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.