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CM3 8DY

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Rettendon and Runwell

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Detailed insights for CM3 8DY

Overview

Postcode CM3 8DY is located in a rural village, 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 average crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rettendon & Runwell is £56,144 per year. The nearest station is Battlesbridge, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Rettendon & Runwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rettendon & Runwell is £56,144 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from CM3 8DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Rettendon & Runwell near CM3 8DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Battlesbridge located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
138.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.97(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+24%)
Public order
6.46(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.03(-57%)
Other theft
4.31(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
92.83%
Other White
7
2.28%
African
3
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.4%
No qualifications
55
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.25%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
47.29%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.4%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Rettendon and Runwell

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£410
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £603K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£650,000£396
Terraced1£462,500£294
Semi-Detached34£387,500£426
Flats4£130,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rettendon and Runwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,500£99,995£318,500£430,000
2017£525,000£105,000£332,500£315,000
2018£542,500£142,500£348,875£408,748
2019£550,000£290,000£367,500£271,000
2020£537,000£315,000£362,000£320,000
2021£547,500£166,246£368,500£367,995
2022£576,250£128,750£407,250£335,000
2023£587,498£145,000£412,000£315,000
2024£589,995£175,000£390,000£305,000
2025£585,000£180,000£376,250£462,500
2026£645,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£229£335£330
2017£352£251£362£336
2018£370£275£375£298
2019£367£296£360£290
2020£366£343£366£340
2021£387£291£380£318
2022£405£245£411£343
2023£403£265£449£364
2024£406£283£432£363
2025£423£289£462£300
2026£402£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rettendon and Runwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 8DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM3 8DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202521, East Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8EGDetachedFreehold£912,500
31 Mar 202510, East Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8EGDetachedFreehold£582,000
31 Mar 20255, East Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8EGDetachedFreehold£545,000
26 Nov 20258, Bell Court, Chelmsford, CM3 8JPFlatsLeasehold£150,000
07 Nov 202530, East Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the CM3 8DY postcode area, located within Rettendon & Runwell, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM3 8DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryRettendon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM3 8DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Clark

Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Steve Davis

Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

John Whittingdale

Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaldonE14001351
ParishRettendonE04003967
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rettendon & RunwellE02004505
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 021DE01034087
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM3 8DY

Is CM3 8DY (Rettendon & Runwell) safe?

The area around CM3 8DY records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM3 8DY?

The median sale price around CM3 8DY in Rettendon & Runwell is £450,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM3 8DY?

There is 1 school close to CM3 8DY, including Rettendon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CM3 8DY?

CM3 8DY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM3 8DY (Rettendon & Runwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Maldon covering CM3 8DY is John Whittingdale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Paul Clark (Independent) and Steve Davis (Independent).

Data Sources

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.