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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

CM33FX

Albatross Way

CM31EF

Humphreys Farm Lane

CM17HE

Jubilee Avenue

CM33ND

Drakes Lane

CM31AJ

Hatchfields

CM33GF

Royal Birkdale Gardens

CM17HW

Gernon Close

CM17GD

Gibson Vale

CM31ES

Barrack Lane

CM31DX

Broads Green

CM17AL

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17BD

Church Green

CM31BT

Littley Green Road

CM33FZ

Moortown Place

CM17EA

Vellacotts

CM33NX

Brook Hill

CM33PP

Back Lane

CM33LN

Brook Hill

CM17BG

Nash Drive

CM33LL

Brook Hill

CM33FP

Brassie Wood

CM17YA

Saxon Way

CM33FU

Condor Gate

CM63PE

Mill Road

CM17FQ

Petty Croft

CM17BE

Butlers Close

CM31JN

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17EP

Little Orchards

CM31FT

Blossom Way

CM14FZ

Bryony Close

CM16ET

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31AN

Ray Mead

CM33GN

Belfry Crescent

CM33PA

Main Road

CM31EQ

Mashbury Road

CM33FB

Channels Drive

CM33LS

Church Hill

CM17DE

Capel Close

CM17DQ

Main Road

CM17TF

Woodlands Way

CM17EU

Woodhouse Lane

CM31BW

Lucks Lane

CM17FG

Puddings Wood Lane

CM16GU

Albert Bausor Close

CM17AZ

Julian Close

CM17WS

Hospital Approach

CM33PR

Back Lane

CM33QP

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM63PH

Black Chapel Lane

CM17EQ

Main Road

CM17AU

Main Road

CM17BP

Main Road

CM33LA

Braintree Road

CM17EY

Lark's Lane

CM31AZ

Pleshey Road

CM33PQ

Blasford Hill

CM17EF

Main Road

CM31FE

Fanners Green

CM16EU

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17AT

Main Road

CM31EE

Breeds Road

CM17FW

Ashford Place

CM31EH

Meads Cottages

CM17FS

Petty Croft

CM33QS

Upper Wimbush Road

CM17SS

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31EU

Brook Mead

CM33LU

Sheepcotes Lane

CM17TT

Woodlands Way

CM17ER

Court Road

CM31DB

Hatchfields

CM31LG

Back Lane

CM17FP

Searle Crescent

CM33PZ

Essex Regiment Way

CM17DS

School Lane

CM31AU

Chelmsford Road

CM31BZ

Chatham Hall Lane

CM16BQ

Regiment Gate

CM31EW

Bury Lane

CM31LE

Sandon Hill

CM16HF

Ernest Webb Drive

CM33FY

Eagle Way

CM33PN

Blasford Hill

CM17DA

Heathfield Road

CM33LW

Chapel Drive

CM17YB

Whitemead

CM31ET

Barrack Lane

CM31LW

Ringtail Green

CM33QN

Ironbroom Crescent

CM63XD

Dunmow Road

CM17TD

Woodlands Way

CM14BD

Berwick Avenue

CM17BY

Erick Avenue

CM17AH

Main Road

CM17EE

Erick Avenue

CM17DW

Goulton Road

CM17FN

Searle Crescent

CM17DN

School Lane

CM31LQ

Eagle Villas

CM33GD

Albatross Way

Data Sources

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