Postcode CM3 8HU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rettendon & Runwell is £56,144 per year. The nearest station is Wickford located about 1.7 miles away.
Rettendon & Runwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Rettendon & Runwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM3 8HU.
Rettendon & Runwell near CM3 8HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wickford located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rettendon and Runwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £585,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £462,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rettendon and Runwell
In the CM3 8HU postcode area, located within Rettendon & Runwell, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CM3 8HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Clark
Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Davis
Rettendon and Runwell - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whittingdale
Maldon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.