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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 85 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
85
Deprivation level
4/10
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
50.82(+63%)
Other theft
7.16(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(+12%)
Public order
5.71(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-52%)
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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,600,000.

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
Detached63£610,000
Flats5£240,000
Semi-Detached47£440,000
Terraced20£367,500

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

CM33QP

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31AG

Chelmsford Road

CM17AW

Main Road

CM17TT

Woodlands Way

CM31LB

Littley Park Lane

CM17TA

Woodhouse Lane

CM17DA

Heathfield Road

CM17TB

Woodhouse Lane

CM31BE

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31FT

Blossom Way

CM33GP

Wentworth Road

CM33PR

Back Lane

CM17SS

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31BA

Main Road

CM16EU

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM16HF

Ernest Webb Drive

CM17EB

Vellacotts

CM17ER

Court Road

CM31LL

Main Road

CM63PG

Bennetts Lane

CM17DQ

Main Road

CM17HP

Warren Close

CM31BN

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31DT

Broads Green

CM31LX

Strawbrook Hill

CM17DX

Longshots Close

CM63PJ

Dunmow Road

CM31EW

Bury Lane

CM33LL

Brook Hill

CM33PY

Condor Gate

CM14GH

Hornbeam Gardens

CM17TR

Woodhouse Lane

CM17WT

Homestead

CM31AU

Chelmsford Road

CM33FN

Mashie Link

CM33FQ

Brassie Wood

CM33LF

Chatham Green

CM14FG

Wood Leys

CM14FJ

Cowlin Mead

CM16DB

Joseph Prentice Way

CM17DB

Moran Avenue

CM17FS

Petty Croft

CM33FR

Jigger Gardens

CM33LX

Back Lane

CM33NA

Leighs Road

CM33NB

Cranham Road

CM33PX

Belsteads Farm Lane

CM31BW

Lucks Lane

CM31LJ

Woods Road

CM33LH

Braintree Road

CM33LS

Church Hill

CM33SA

Hazeldon Close

CM31AS

The Village

CM63PH

Black Chapel Lane

CM17AA

Main Road

CM17DP

Goulton Road

CM17FH

North Court Road

CM17FT

Little Dumplings

CM31LQ

Eagle Villas

CM33NS

The Street

CM17AP

Days Close

CM17AU

Main Road

CM17BW

Constance Close

CM17DD

Hearsall Avenue

CM17ET

Court Road

CM31AB

Chelmsford Road

CM31BG

Main Road

CM31BX

Stud Cottages

CM31DJ

Cherry Garden Road

CM33LY

Wheelers Hill

CM17TE

Woodlands Way

CM31ES

Barrack Lane

CM33FG

Fairway Drive

CM33GD

Albatross Way

CM14FF

Oat Leys

CM17BN

Rutherfords

CM31BU

Chapel Cottages

CM17TQ

Mill Lane

CM31BY

Hyde Hall Lane

CM31EB

Green Lane

CM33LE

Chatham Green

CM14TL

Mashbury Road

CM17EH

Main Road

CM17TF

Woodlands Way

CM31BT

Littley Green Road

CM31RB

Upper Moors

CM33FE

Whitbreads Farm Lane

CM17TH

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31DH

Cherry Garden Road

CM33PE

Roman Road

CM33QN

Ironbroom Crescent

CM17AJ

Main Road

CM31AY

Bury Lane

CM31DD

Dickey Moors

CM17AZ

Julian Close

CM17TD

Woodlands Way

CM31DE

The Village

CM31LP

Ringtail Green

CM33PF

Blasford Hill

CM33PS

Domsey Lane

Data Sources

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