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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
4/10
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
28.67(-8%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-8%)
Shoplifting
5.19(-27%)
Public order
5.19(0%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £456,850 in Boreham and The Leighs area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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
Detached46£615,248
Flats7£249,950
Semi-Detached22£388,500
Terraced15£350,000

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

CM31RR

Fortune Close

CM33BQ

Waltham Road

CM33JT

Lewin Place

CM16EZ

Rolfe Road

CM16NU

Boreham and The Leighs

CM33FT

Dukes Wood Close

CM31PF

Felstead Road

CM33DT

Old Forge Road

CM33HY

Main Road

CM33QB

Dudley Close

CM25PP

Colchester Road

CM31NF

Boreham Road

CM33ED

Sussex Close

CM33EJ

Church Road

CM31JJ

Brickbarns

CM16FR

Staines Drive

CM31PU

Banters Lane

CM16LF

Smith Crescent

CM33DH

Lodge Crescent

CM33DS

Church Road

CM33EF

Church Road

CM33DJ

The Willows

CM33GR

Orchard Way

CM25PY

Colchester Road

CM31PJ

Goodmans Lane

CM33BA

Waltham Road

CM33BN

Church Road

CM33HD

Elm Way

CM31PB

Rectory Lane

CM33AB

Boreham and The Leighs

CM33BU

Hulton Close

CM33BX

Seabrook Gardens

CM16HA

Banham Drive

CM31PT

Boreham and The Leighs

CM33JN

Villiers Place

CM31NZ

Bolingbroke Close

CM33DG

The Chase

CM33DR

Allens Close

CM33JG

Main Road

CM31NS

Main Road

CM33EW

Church Road

CM33GS

Garnet Road

CM31QN

Dumney Lane

CM25PH

Drovers Way

CM31BD

Mill Lane

CM31GY

Fayrewood Drive

CM31QS

Pearmains

CM33AN

Chantry Lane

CM31PR

Boreham Road

CM33AY

Waltham Road

CM33BY

St Andrews Road

CM33HS

Generals Lane

CM33JF

Main Road

CM31JL

Brickbarns

CM31LY

The Crescent

CM33DE

The Chase

CM33DQ

The Chase

CM33EB

Church Road

CM33FL

Main Road

CM31PS

Gubbions Green

CM31QL

Boreham and The Leighs

CM31NQ

Castle Close

CM33AZ

Waltham Road

CM31NL

School Lane

CM31NN

Main Road

CM31SG

Shimbrooks

CM33EN

River Cottages

CM33NG

Noakes Lane

CM31NX

Rich Close

CM31QW

Hornells Corner

CM31NT

Banters Lane

CM33DY

The Chase

CM33DZ

Plantation Road

CM31RT

Beadle Way

CM33DX

Juniper Road

CM33JR

Gwyn Close

CM31LZ

Main Road

CM33BW

Church Road

CM33BS

Butterfield Road

CM33GX

Boons Close

CM31GU

School Lane

CM31PG

Church Lane

CM33FF

Church Road

CM31GX

Old Moors

CM31FP

Searle Place

CM31NH

Boreham Road

CM33DB

Juniper Road

CM33JH

Main Road

CM31GS

School Lane

CM31PN

Cole Hill

CM33AF

Main Road

CM33AG

Main Road

CM33EQ

Church Road

CM33JP

Hurrell Down

CM33NJ

Longs Lane

CM31RS

Audley Road

CM33AU

Wallaces Lane

CM33BD

Waltham Road

CM33GQ

Orchard Way

CM33NE

Birds Farm Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.