| Council | Chelmsford |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England village 40% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🐄 Rural |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
The average house price in Writtle is £486,250, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Writtle house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Writtle a nice place to live?
Writtle is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex. It particularly appeals to retirees. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.
How safe is Writtle?
Writtle has a high crime rate for an East of England village, with around 45 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 40% below the national average, and 32% below the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Writtle?
Writtle has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Oaklands Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School and Westlands Community Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Writtle?
The majority of residents in Writtle identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).