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CM3 8EW

East Hanningfield Road

Rettendon and Runwell

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Detailed insights for CM3 8EW

Overview

Postcode CM3 8EW is located in a rural village, within the Rettendon and Runwell area 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 median sale price in Rettendon and Runwell is £477,500 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £377,500 and £675,000. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 2.2 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Rettendon & Runwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,687 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
72.6 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
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%
Other Asian
2
0.7%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
28.63%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.6%
No qualifications
34
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 241

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

Median price: £477,500
Price per sq ft: £410
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £378K – £675K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £410 per square foot) in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £2,390,000.

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
Detached33£690,000£398
Semi-Detached29£395,000£421
Flats6£132,500£292

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£386,250£462,500
2026£711,250£312,000£392,500—
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£410£289£461£300
2026£449£383£414—
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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CM3 8EW 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.

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,834
Band H£4,600

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 8EW, 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 8EW

Is CM3 8EW (Rettendon & Runwell) safe?

The area around CM3 8EW 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CM3 8EW?

The median sale price around CM3 8EW in Rettendon and Runwell is £477,500 (about £410 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CM3 8EW?

CM3 8EW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Maldon covering CM3 8EW 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).