The typical property in CM3
CM3 covers South Woodham Ferrers, Maldon east and surrounding Essex villages, mixed older and newer estate development.
Area summary
CM3 sits in Chelmsford City Council and Maldon District Council. The outcode covers South Woodham Ferrers, Bicknacre, Stow Maries, Hatfield Peverel and surrounding villages. South Woodham Ferrers was developed from the 1970s as a planned new settlement. Housing is mixed: older village stock, 1930s detached, and significant newer estate development.
South Woodham Ferrers station sits on the Crouch Valley Line and provides services to Wickford and Southend. Hatfield Peverel station is on the Great Eastern Main Line. The A130 and A12 provide road links.
Employment patterns are commuter into Chelmsford, Southend and London.
Chelmsford City Council and Maldon District Council both operate only mandatory HMO licensing. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Check which council the property falls under
- Newer estate stock has lower EPC upgrade burden
- Verify HMO licensing area
The full CM3 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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