South Woodham Ferrers North
Chelmsford 019 · 5 sub-areas · 8,008 residents
Chelmsford 019 is a residential stretch of Chelmsford, home to around 8,000 people and skewed heavily towards owner-occupiers. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,300 a month — close to the UK average for a two-bed — and rents rose nearly 8% last year. With over four in five households owning their home, it's one of the more settled, family-oriented pockets of the city.
South Woodham Ferrers North is a mid-density neighbourhood of Chelmsford in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in South Woodham Ferrers North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,442 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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South Woodham Ferrers North in Chelmsford
Living in South Woodham Ferrers North
Chelmsford 019 has the feel of an established owner-occupier suburb rather than a transient rental market. Over 80% of households own their home outright or with a mortgage — one of the higher ownership rates you'll find in any Chelmsford neighbourhood — and the area's age spread reflects that: under-18s and over-65s each account for roughly one in five residents, with working-age groups fairly evenly distributed in between. It's not a place defined by student lets or short-term tenants.
Rent here is modest by south-east England standards. A two-bed runs about £1,300 a month, broadly in line with the UK national median and well below what you'd pay in commuter towns closer to London. A three-bed is around £1,550. That said, rents rose by nearly 8% over the past year, so the affordability window is narrowing. The rent-to-take-home ratio sits at 62%, which is high — if you're renting here on a typical local salary, housing will take a significant chunk of your income.
The neighbourhood is predominantly white British — around 95% UK-born — with a low ethnic diversity index of 8.4. Degree-level qualifications are held by around one in four residents, slightly below the national graduate average. The working population leans towards health, public services and traditional employment sectors rather than tech or finance. Around a third of residents work from home, which partly explains why the area functions well despite limited public transport options.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 800 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — and provides the main link for those commuting into London. Greenspace is accessible, with the nearest park or open space under 400 metres from most addresses. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more detailed breakdown.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chelmsford 019 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-crime owner-occupier suburb with good greenspace access and decent rail links to London. The trade-off is that only around 22% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, and rents have risen sharply — nearly 8% last year. It suits people who value stability and quiet over urban buzz.
- What is the rent in Chelmsford 019?
- A one-bedroom flat runs about £1,060 a month, a two-bed around £1,300, and a three-bed approximately £1,550. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose by nearly 8% in the past year, so expect figures to keep moving.
- Is Chelmsford 019 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 55 per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a low-deprivation area — sitting in the less deprived 30% of neighbourhoods in England — which generally goes hand in hand with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Chelmsford 019 to London?
- By public transport (rail or bus), it's just under an hour — around 58 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 800 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Most residents actually drive to work rather than use public transport.
- Who lives in Chelmsford 019?
- Mostly long-term owner-occupiers — over 80% of households own their home. The area has a relatively even age spread, with families and older settled residents making up the bulk. It's a predominantly white British area with low population turnover and a below-average share of private renters.
- What schools are near Chelmsford 019?
- There are 32 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 22% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 6.8 km away. Families should check individual catchment areas carefully before choosing a street.
- How affordable is Chelmsford 019 compared to the rest of the East of England?
- Rents are broadly in line with the UK national median for a two-bed, which makes it relatively accessible by south-east England standards. However, the rent-to-take-home ratio is 62% on a typical local salary — high by any measure — and the median house price sits around £362,000.