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South Woodham Ferrers

14,674 people · median £357,500 · Chelmsford

Chelmsford Council · Liberal Democrat-controlled   31/57 seats · 54% · OCD 2026
67/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£358k
median price
+12.3%
5-year growth
83%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£358k
median sold price
10.7 yrs
of local pay to buy
+12.3%
5-year change
£300k
typical terraced
37 min
London — fastest
4
rail stations
83%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
3
grammar schools
87
schools total
8.5
NO₂ · WHO 10
14.4%
in a flood zone
653
green spaces
7
PM2.5 · WHO 5
413
eat & drink
102
shops
48.4%
gigabit
38
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend from Chelmsford +12.3%

£231k£297k£363k£429k20142025£410,000
£249,999 in 2014 → £410,000 in 2025 · across Chelmsford
In Chelmsford:
4th cheapest of 24 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

South Woodham Ferrers in Essex is a neighbourhood of 14,674 residents with a median age of 42.4 years. The housing market shows a median price of £357,500, with 600 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 12.3% over five years.

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Detached homes median at £472,500, while flats average £165,000. Owner-occupied homes account for 77.1% of the 6,086 households. The area ranks favourably on deprivation measures, with about 75% of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Education levels are mixed: 26.3% of residents hold Level 4 qualifications or above, though 15.1% have no qualifications. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 97.3% superfast coverage and 48.4% gigabit-capable access. The area is governed by Chelmsford City Council under Liberal Democrat control, with a Band D council tax of £2,244.64.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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