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Broomfield and The Walthams

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About

Broomfield and The Walthams is a large, predominantly residential ward on the northern edge of Chelmsford. The area encompasses several settlements, including the village of Broomfield itself along with Great and Little Waltham. It features a mix of housing developments, local shopping parades, and community facilities like schools and medical centres, serving its substantial population. The landscape is characterised by open farmland and green spaces that separate its communities.

The ward is defined by its semi-rural character, with the River Chelmer flowing through parts of the area. Broomfield Hospital, a major regional NHS trust site, is a significant local employer and institution. Public footpaths connect to surrounding countryside, including areas near the Waltham Windmill. The local road network, including the A130, provides key connections to Chelmsford city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Broomfield and The Walthams has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broomfield and The Walthams is £72,876 per year. There are 6 schools in Broomfield and The Walthams: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broomfield and The Walthams is home to around 11,038 people, with a population density of about 247.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broomfield and The Walthams Population
11,038
Population density
247.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.56(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(+14%)
Public order
6.52(+27%)
Other theft
6.16(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.98(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,854
80.21%
Indian
482
4.37%
Other White
390
3.53%
African
326
2.95%
Other Asian
185
1.68%
Total population: 11,038

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,324
38.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,451
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,277
14.75%
No qualifications
1,222
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 8,655

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,623
36.59%
Owns outright
1,445
32.57%
Other social rented
719
16.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
7.91%
Shared ownership
115
2.59%
Total households: 4,436

Property prices in Broomfield and The Walthams

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broomfield and The Walthams 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 Broomfield and The Walthams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£250,000
Detached65£612,500
Terraced19£375,000
Semi-Detached40£467,500

10 years median price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broomfield and The Walthams.

All postcodes in Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31EA

Fanners Green

CM14AS

Berwick Avenue

CM17TE

Woodlands Way

CM17FA

Hospital Approach

CM17BL

Cricketers Close

CM17DD

Hearsall Avenue

CM31LN

Main Road

CM33GG

Sunningdale Lane

CM33PB

Chelmer Avenue

CM17DJ

Main Road

CM33BE

Drakes Lane Industrial Estate

CM17WT

Homestead

CM33LJ

Brook Hill

CM17BQ

Mill Lane

CM17EH

Main Road

CM17HD

Broomhall Close

CM33PW

Woodhouse Lane

CM31BN

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17BA

Williams Road

CM31DE

The Village

CM17FD

The Windmills

CM17HH

Hollow Lane

CM31AE

Chelmsford Road

CM31AT

The Village

CM33PF

Blasford Hill

CM14FF

Oat Leys

CM33LF

Chatham Green

CM31DZ

Margaret Woods Road

CM31RA

Bakers Mead

CM17GE

Broomhall Gardens

CM17DP

Goulton Road

CM16GR

Baker Road

CM17AN

New Road

CM31BG

Main Road

CM33NA

Leighs Road

CM17TH

Puddings Wood Lane

CM17BZ

Heathfield Road

CM17FH

North Court Road

CM17FT

Little Dumplings

CM33NT

The Street

CM17DZ

Parsonage Close

CM31DF

South Street

CM14FX

Foxglove Avenue

CM17AD

Post Office Road

CM31LB

Littley Park Lane

CM33PT

Belsteads Farm Lane

CM14FG

Wood Leys

CM17AP

Days Close

CM16HG

Philip Whitehead Road

CM14TL

Mashbury Road

CM31BL

Chelmsford Road

CM33HA

Lower Wimbush Road

CM17DX

Longshots Close

CM14GF

Speedwell Crescent

CM33PX

Belsteads Farm Lane

CM17WE

Puddings Wood Lane

CM17DT

Copland Close

CM17ZT

St Marys Mead

CM33LH

Braintree Road

CM31BU

Chapel Cottages

CM33PH

Blasford Hill

CM17AW

Main Road

CM31DR

Broads Green

CM31AA

Chelmsford Road

CM33PD

Manor Crescent

CM17HX

Deverill Close

CM33LG

Chatham Green

CM33NU

Winckford Close

CM33GJ

St Andrews Drive

CM31DS

Broads Green

CM16DA

Fitch Close

CM33QT

Boreham Road

CM31DP

South Street

CM31DD

Dickey Moors

CM16EL

Walter Whybro Crescent

CM16BU

Edward Harvey Link

CM16BY

Linge Avenue

CM17TB

Woodhouse Lane

CM33LZ

Wheelers Hill

CM63PJ

Dunmow Road

CM14AW

Berwick Avenue

CM31BX

Stud Cottages

CM31EG

Mashbury Road

CM33PE

Roman Road

CM17AJ

Main Road

CM16DB

Joseph Prentice Way

CM17AY

Willow Close

CM31LF

Pleshey Road

CM33FQ

Brassie Wood

CM17EB

Vellacotts

CM17FL

Hedgecock Link

CM33PG

Blasford Hill

CM17EN

Main Road

CM31AP

Chelmsford Road

CM31BY

Hyde Hall Lane

CM63PD

Shepherds Hey

CM33FW

Birdie Close

CM31AH

Chelmsford Road

CM33GP

Wentworth Road

CM33PY

Condor Gate

Data Sources

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