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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

CM17DU

Longshots Close

CM31AN

Ray Mead

CM31AW

Chelmsford Road

CM31BQ

Main Road

CM31DR

Broads Green

CM31LE

Sandon Hill

CM33GG

Sunningdale Lane

CM16GP

William Bull Place

CM17AL

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17EX

Woodhouse Lane

CM33FH

Fairway Drive

CM63XD

Dunmow Road

CM16ET

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM31AA

Chelmsford Road

CM31DA

Wolmers Hey

CM33LD

Braintree Road

CM16BS

Gardiner Way

CM16BW

James Daniels View

CM17BL

Cricketers Close

CM31EA

Fanners Green

CM31ET

Barrack Lane

CM33FX

Albatross Way

CM33PP

Back Lane

CM33PQ

Blasford Hill

CM17WS

Hospital Approach

CM33LW

Chapel Drive

CM17HA

Church Avenue

CM33GN

Belfry Crescent

CM33GZ

Lakeview Crescent

CM17AS

Main Road

CM31LW

Ringtail Green

CM33GE

Woburn View

CM14GE

Hollow Lane

CM17BA

Williams Road

CM17FG

Puddings Wood Lane

CM17FP

Searle Crescent

CM31DG

South Street

CM31EG

Mashbury Road

CM33NY

The Street

CM17ZS

Clark Way

CM33QU

Waltham Grange Close

CM31LG

Back Lane

CM33LB

Braintree Road

CM33PJ

Blasford Hill

CM33QT

Boreham Road

CM63PF

Bennetts Cottages

CM14GD

Bramble Place

CM17AX

Main Road

CM17BB

Main Road

CM31AR

The Village

CM31DZ

Margaret Woods Road

CM31FE

Fanners Green

CM33FB

Channels Drive

CM14FX

Foxglove Avenue

CM16EN

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17BQ

Mill Lane

CM17FN

Searle Crescent

CM17HW

Gernon Close

CM17WE

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31AJ

Hatchfields

CM33GH

St Andrews Drive

CM33LN

Brook Hill

CM33PT

Belsteads Farm Lane

CM14AS

Berwick Avenue

CM17DS

School Lane

CM17FD

The Windmills

CM17HG

Hollow Lane

CM17LE

Ayletts

CM31DX

Broads Green

CM17EU

Woodhouse Lane

CM17TN

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31AT

The Village

CM31EE

Breeds Road

CM17BX

Erick Avenue

CM17EN

Main Road

CM17FA

Hospital Approach

CM31LF

Pleshey Road

CM33FY

Eagle Way

CM33LQ

Chatham Green

CM33PL

Blasford Hill

CM17AQ

Main Road

CM31AZ

Pleshey Road

CM31DF

South Street

CM31EJ

Mashbury Road

CM33PN

Blasford Hill

CM63PQ

Brook Hill

CM16EL

Walter Whybro Crescent

CM17EP

Little Orchards

CM17YB

Whitemead

CM31AQ

Chelmsford Road

CM33FU

Condor Gate

CM33FZ

Moortown Place

CM33NT

The Street

CM17DZ

Parsonage Close

CM17EZ

Church Avenue

CM17GE

Broomhall Gardens

CM31AH

Chelmsford Road

CM31EF

Humphreys Farm Lane

CM31EP

Barrack Lane

CM31LH

Church Lane

Data Sources

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