Postcode CM3 7BG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Woodham Ferrers South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodham Ferrers South has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 7BG.
South Woodham Ferrers South near CM3 7BG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | South Woodham Ferrers | N/A | Walking directions to South Woodham Ferrers |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £432 per square foot) in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £527,500 | £425 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £350,000 | £503 |
| Terraced | 30 | £304,000 | £489 |
| Flats | 14 | £165,000 | £369 |
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 | £547,500 | £175,000 | £330,000 | £308,500 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £165,000 | £300,000 | £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 | £497 | £470 |
| 2026 | £426 | £365 | £516 | £451 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 7BG.
In the CM3 7BG postcode area, located within South Woodham Ferrers South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM3 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cummins | 76-78 Gandalf's Ride, South Woodham Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WS | Walking directions to Cummins |
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.
Elected local representatives for CM3 7BG, 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 7BG records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM3 7BG in South Woodham Ferrers South is £382,500 (about £432 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CM3 7BG, including Riverside Primary School (Good), Elmwood Primary School (Good) and Collingwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM3 7BG is South Woodham Ferrers, about 1,526 m away.
CM3 7BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,283 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 7BG 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.