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CM3 8EQ

Rettendon and Runwell

Chelmsford

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Detailed insights for CM3 8EQ

Overview

Postcode CM3 8EQ 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 Battlesbridge located about 2.2 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
Low

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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from CM3 8EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rettendon & Runwell near CM3 8EQ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
72.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,250 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£565,000
Flats6£207,500
Semi-Detached42£397,500
Terraced3£462,500

10 year median price trend in Rettendon and Runwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rettendon and Runwell.

Schools

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

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,471.31
Band B£1,716.53
Band C£1,961.75
Band D£2,206.97
Band E£2,697.41
Band F£3,187.85
Band G£3,678.28
Band H£4,413.94

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

Geographic Information

RegionEast of EnglandUKH
DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaldonE14001351
WardRettendon and RunwellE05004110
ParishRettendonE04003967
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rettendon & RunwellE02004505
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 021DE01034087
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.