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CM3 8EP

Rettendon and Runwell

Chelmsford

England / East of England / Chelmsford / Rettendon & Runwell / Rettendon and Runwell / CM3 8EP

Overview

Postcode CM3 8EP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rettendon & Runwell is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 2.0 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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

3/10

Rettendon & Runwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Rettendon & Runwell is £47,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 8EP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
72.6 per km²

Demographics

British
259
90.56%
Other White
8
2.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Housing

Owns outright
50
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.17%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Other social rented
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Rettendon and Runwell

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,372,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£565,000
Flats8£273,750
Semi-Detached40£392,500
Terraced4£418,750

10 years price trend in Rettendon and Runwell

Schools

In the CM3 8EP postcode area, located within Rettendon & Runwell, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.