Postcode CM3 8DN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rettendon and Runwell ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rettendon & Runwell area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rettendon & Runwell is £56,144 per year. The nearest station is Battlesbridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rettendon & Runwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Rettendon & Runwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rettendon & Runwell is £56,144 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from CM3 8DN.
Rettendon & Runwell near CM3 8DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Battlesbridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £585,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £462,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rettendon and Runwell
In the CM3 8DN postcode area, located within Rettendon & Runwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Rettendon Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Luke's Park Primary School | Free schools | N/A |
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 8DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Clark
Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Davis
Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.