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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

CM16LG

Boreham and The Leighs

CM31NP

Main Road

CM33BB

Russell Green Cottages

CM33JL

Boleyn Way

CM16HD

William Crow Road

CM16HE

Boreham and The Leighs

CM16LD

James Love Place

CM31FL

Willis Mead Road

CM31NG

Coopers Lane

CM31NR

Main Road

CM33HQ

Main Road

CM33HT

The Avenue

CM33HW

Generals Lane

CM33HX

Tyssen Mead

CM33HJ

Main Road

Data Sources

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