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Boreham and The Leighs

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About

Boreham and The Leighs ward lies to the northeast of Chelmsford city centre, encompassing a primarily rural landscape of farmland and small settlements. The area includes the village of Boreham, situated along the A12 corridor, and the more dispersed parish of The Leighs, which contains the hamlets of Great Leighs and Little Leighs. The ward's character is defined by agricultural activity and residential communities set within the wider Chelmsford district.

A notable landmark within the parish is the Grade I listed Church of St Mary in Great Leighs. The area is also known for the former Boreham House, a historic estate. The ward's road network, including the A131, connects these communities while the rural surroundings feature areas of woodland and the terrain of the Chelmer Valley. Local governance is managed through the combined parish council for Boreham and The Leighs.

Area overview

On average Boreham and The Leighs has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boreham and The Leighs is £74,427 per year. There are 3 schools in Boreham and The Leighs: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boreham and The Leighs is home to around 6,941 people, with a population density of about 214.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boreham and The Leighs Population
6,941
Population density
214.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.11(-5%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.91(-49%)
Shoplifting
5.19(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,191
89.21%
Other White
139
2%
African
87
1.25%
Indian
73
1.05%
Chinese
60
0.86%
Total population: 6,940

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,651
30.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,067
19.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
946
17.25%
No qualifications
799
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
592
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,034
37.59%
Owns outright
936
34.02%
Other social rented
351
12.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
10.21%
Social rents from council
58
2.11%
Total households: 2,751

Property prices in Boreham and The Leighs

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Boreham and The Leighs area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boreham and The Leighs in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boreham and The Leighs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£312,495
Terraced21£350,000
Semi-Detached22£448,498
Detached46£548,250

10 years median price trend in Boreham and The Leighs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boreham and The Leighs.

All postcodes in Boreham and The Leighs

CM33JJ

Boleyn Way

CM33HR

Generals Lane

CM31FR

Little Rye Fields

CM31QW

Hornells Corner

CM33EQ

Church Road

CM33JW

Villiers Place

CM31RR

Fortune Close

CM31SG

Shimbrooks

CM777QL

London Road

CM31PQ

Church Lane

CM33DQ

The Chase

CM31RU

Kay Close

CM31FA

Greengates Close

CM33AA

Main Road

CM33BG

Waltham Road

CM33HY

Main Road

CM31NP

Main Road

CM33EZ

Church Road

CM31NZ

Bolingbroke Close

CM31NW

Woodview Drive

CM31PD

School Lane

CM33FT

Dukes Wood Close

CM33EX

Howards Close

CM33BS

Butterfield Road

CM31RX

Catherines Close

CM33JQ

Brickhouse Lane

CM33DE

The Chase

CM33GX

Boons Close

CM31GS

School Lane

CM31NG

Coopers Lane

CM33JG

Main Road

CM33FF

Church Road

CM33JL

Boleyn Way

CM33DU

Old Forge Road

CM33DA

Fitzwalter Road

CM16HA

Banham Drive

CM33BT

Butterfield Road

CM33DJ

The Willows

CM33EA

Plantation Road

CM33HQ

Main Road

CM33JZ

Main Road

CM33NH

Leighs Road

CM33JD

Main Road

CM31PF

Felstead Road

CM33BN

Church Road

CM16LG

Boreham and The Leighs

CM33DB

Juniper Road

CM33NJ

Longs Lane

CM33EB

Church Road

CM16HE

Ernest Miller Court

CM33DN

Church Road

CM33HT

The Avenue

CM31FS

Finning Close

CM31PB

Rectory Lane

CM33DF

The Chase

CM33GA

Armonde Close

CM31RD

Main Road

CM31GZ

Oak Manor View

CM31NT

Banters Lane

CM33AS

Waltham Road

CM31NR

Main Road

CM31PU

Banters Lane

CM33GY

Yonge Close

CM31PW

Cole Hill

CM33EJ

Church Road

CM33JB

Main Road

CM33JF

Main Road

CM31QN

Dumney Lane

CM33QB

Dudley Close

CM31PL

Cole Hill

CM33BW

Church Road

CM33FL

Main Road

CM33GR

Orchard Way

CM16HD

William Crow Road

CM33HW

Generals Lane

CM31QA

Moulsham Hall Lane

CM31QX

Banters Lane

CM33DG

The Chase

CM33JS

Cleves Court

CM31BD

Mill Lane

CM33NE

Birds Farm Lane

CM31NH

Boreham Road

CM33DD

Falkland Close

CM31PH

Goodmans Lane

CM31FN

Radcliffe Way

CM33AF

Main Road

CM33AB

Boreham and The Leighs

CM31PY

Glovers

CM16PB

Joseph Ward Close

CM33JE

Main Road

CM33AW

Generals Lane

CM33AX

Waltham Road

CM33JP

Hurrell Down

CM33BA

Waltham Road

CM31NF

Boreham Road

CM33JH

Main Road

CM33ER

Church Road

CM33AN

Chantry Lane

CM33DZ

Plantation Road

CM31PN

Cole Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.