Postcode CM3 8DT 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rettendon & Runwell has a high 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 high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 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 2 ft away from CM3 8DT.
Rettendon & Runwell near CM3 8DT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Battlesbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Battlesbridge |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,250 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £462,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rettendon and Runwell
In the CM3 8DT postcode area, located within Rettendon & Runwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rettendon Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.