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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

CM31RE

Bridge Croft

CM17BT

Gutters Lane

CM17FQ

Petty Croft

CM16ER

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17AE

Main Road

CM17AG

Main Road

CM17AT

Main Road

CM17BY

Erick Avenue

CM17EY

Lark's Lane

CM14BD

Berwick Avenue

CM16GR

Baker Road

CM17BJ

Glebe Crescent

CM17JD

Patching Hall Lane

CM17BD

Church Green

CM17BE

Butlers Close

CM17BP

Main Road

CM17GD

Gibson Vale

CM33HA

Lower Wimbush Road

CM33LG

Chatham Green

CM33PD

Manor Crescent

CM14FD

Emberson Croft

CM31AF

Chelmsford Road

CM33LU

Sheepcotes Lane

CM33ND

Drakes Lane

CM33PA

Main Road

CM16HH

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17EA

Vellacotts

CM17HX

Deverill Close

CM31EH

Meads Cottages

CM33PH

Blasford Hill

CM16BX

Samuel Parish Link

CM16EQ

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17FL

Hedgecock Link

CM31DB

Hatchfields

CM31EU

Brook Mead

CM31FF

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17DN

School Lane

CM17TS

Woodhouse Lane

CM31EQ

Mashbury Road

CM16EJ

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17DE

Capel Close

CM17HD

Broomhall Close

CM33PG

Blasford Hill

CM14AW

Berwick Avenue

CM16HG

Philip Whitehead Road

CM17EQ

Main Road

CM17ZT

St Marys Mead

CM31EX

Glebe Meadow

CM31LD

Church Lane

CM33PB

Chelmer Avenue

CM17BG

Nash Drive

CM17HB

Broomhall Road

CM33FW

Birdie Close

CM17AD

Post Office Road

CM17ED

Roland Close

CM17TU

Woodlands Way

CM33PW

Woodhouse Lane

CM63PE

Mill Road

CM17DW

Goulton Road

CM17FW

Ashford Place

CM17HN

Mandeville Way

CM31ER

Barrack Lane

CM31FD

Banbury Square

CM16BU

Edward Harvey Link

CM16GT

Cattle Crescent

CM17AF

Main Road

CM17DT

Copland Close

CM33NU

Winckford Close

CM63PD

Shepherds Hey

CM16BQ

Regiment Gate

CM17DJ

Main Road

CM17YA

Saxon Way

CM31DP

South Street

CM31ED

Breeds Road

CM14FH

Eddy Downs

CM17BH

Glebe Crescent

CM17GB

Roselawn Fields

CM17LF

Puddings Wood Lane

CM33QQ

Malthouse Close

CM14GF

Speedwell Crescent

CM17BZ

Heathfield Road

CM17DR

School Lane

CM17EF

Main Road

CM17HF

School Lane

CM17HQ

Hollow Lane

CM31AL

Bakers Mead

CM31BP

Lucks Lane

CM33GJ

St Andrews Drive

CM33QS

Upper Wimbush Road

CM16GU

Albert Bausor Close

CM17AN

New Road

CM17DY

Elm Close

CM31BS

Parsonage Lane

CM31DQ

Duffries Close

CM17AY

Willow Close

CM17DF

Coombe Rise

CM17HH

Hollow Lane

CM31AE

Chelmsford Road

CM31BL

Chelmsford Road

CM33LZ

Wheelers Hill

Data Sources

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