Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM3 8DR, CM3 8DJ, CM3 8DN.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £1,090,167. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £883,700. Average sale prices rose from £880,000 in 2016 to £1,392,500 in 2026 (+58%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 151% above the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% detached, 44% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Main Road range from £289,500 to £2,390,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Main Road ranks 3rd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Main Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £883,700 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £363,124 | 21 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Main Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rettendon Hall, Main Road CM3 8DW | 12 Jun 2026 | £2,390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Rettendon Place Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DR | 21 Apr 2026 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Rettendon Place Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DR | 31 Oct 2025 | £485,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Beeleigh, Main Road CM3 8DP | 26 Sep 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Hall Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DN | 29 Aug 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Unit 12, Rawlings Farm, Main Road CM3 8DY | 9 Jun 2022 | £840,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Nest, Main Road CM3 8DJ | 11 Feb 2022 | £570,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Oak House, Main Road CM3 8DP | 2 Feb 2022 | £725,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Maltings, Main Road CM3 8DR | 11 Jan 2022 | £527,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Rettendon Place Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DR | 6 May 2021 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Haven, Main Road CM3 8DP | 23 Apr 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, Main Road CM3 8DJ | 26 Mar 2021 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2A, Rettendon Place Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DR | 1 Feb 2021 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Temples House, Main Road CM3 8DR | 4 Sep 2020 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rose Lodge, Main Road CM3 8DJ | 15 Jan 2020 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hilltop House, Main Road CM3 8EA | 18 Dec 2018 | £1,325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, Main Road CM3 8DJ | 23 Jun 2017 | £314,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Hall Cottages, Main Road CM3 8DN | 28 Apr 2017 | £289,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| First Floor Annex, Rettendon House, Main Road CM3 8DW | 1 Dec 2016 | £235,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Rose Lodge, Main Road CM3 8DJ | 30 Mar 2016 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rettendon Old Hall, Main Road CM3 8DN | 18 Mar 2016 | £1,250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage, Main Road | £314,995 (Jun 2017) → £380,000 (Mar 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| Rose Lodge, Main Road | £510,000 (Mar 2016) → £625,000 (Jan 2020) | +23% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Main Road
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Main Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Main Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The lower River Chelmer, including the River Ter and brooks around Sandon Flood alert area
- The tidal River Crouch from Creeksea to Battlesbridge Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Main Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rettendon Primary School 98 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Luke's Park Primary School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Runwell Community Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hilltop Infant School 237 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hilltop Junior School 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Beauchamps High School 1,486 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 mi |
| Children's Support Service 102 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Battlesbridge station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- South Woodham Ferrers station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Wickford station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- School (opp, Main Rd) 4 min walk
- School (o/s, Main Rd) 4 min walk
- White House Farm (o/s, Main Rd) 5 min walk
- White House Farm (opp, Main Rd) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingsway Surgery
Crouch Vale Medical Centre, Burnham Road, Chelmsford · 2.2 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 2.5 mi - London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 2.5 mi - Conner & Partners
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wickford - St Luke's Park · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S South Woodam Ferrers BP · 1.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Wickford Southend Rd Express · 2.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys South Woodham Ferrers · 2.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 2.5 mi
- Boots · 2.5 mi
- Garbett Chemist · 2.5 mi
Dentists
- Swan Lane (dental Surgery) · 2.1 mi
- Wickford Dental Health Centre · 2.3 mi
- Unit 21 · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 602 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,652 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 91% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 62% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 62% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Chelmsford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Main Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89% | 88.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 41.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 48% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.4% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.4% | 33.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.3% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.6% | 15.2% |
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 45.4% | 31% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.5% | 41.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 14.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Chelmsford.
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