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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

CM17HN

Mandeville Way

CM31AS

The Village

CM17HP

Warren Close

CM17ZS

Clark Way

CM31LD

Church Lane

CM31LX

Strawbrook Hill

CM14FH

Eddy Downs

CM33FH

Fairway Drive

CM31FD

Banbury Square

CM31AR

The Village

CM33NB

Cranham Road

CM31DT

Broads Green

CM16BS

Gardiner Way

CM17BJ

Glebe Crescent

CM31AX

Bury Lane

CM17ET

Court Road

CM31BP

Lucks Lane

CM17GB

Roselawn Fields

CM63PQ

Brook Hill

CM17TN

Puddings Wood Lane

CM17AA

Main Road

CM33PL

Blasford Hill

CM33LE

Chatham Green

CM16ER

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17AF

Main Road

CM17HA

Church Avenue

CM17LE

Ayletts

CM33FR

Jigger Gardens

CM31EX

Glebe Meadow

CM33NS

The Street

CM17DU

Longshots Close

CM31EJ

Mashbury Road

CM31EB

Green Lane

CM17BX

Erick Avenue

CM33LQ

Chatham Green

CM31LP

Ringtail Green

CM31LH

Church Lane

CM31ED

Breeds Road

CM17TQ

Mill Lane

CM14GE

Hollow Lane

CM17DF

Coombe Rise

CM31AD

Larks Lane

CM33PJ

Blasford Hill

CM17BH

Glebe Crescent

CM17BT

Gutters Lane

CM33GE

Woburn View

CM31AB

Chelmsford Road

CM17BB

Main Road

CM17EX

Woodhouse Lane

CM17JD

Patching Hall Lane

CM33LR

Church Hill

CM33SA

Hazeldon Close

CM16GP

William Bull Place

CM16EJ

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17AG

Main Road

CM31BA

Main Road

CM17AS

Main Road

CM31DG

South Street

CM17TA

Woodhouse Lane

CM33QQ

Malthouse Close

CM17DR

School Lane

CM31AW

Chelmsford Road

CM63PF

Bennetts Cottages

CM17EW

Court Road

CM31EP

Barrack Lane

CM31DH

Cherry Garden Road

CM16EP

Henry Shuttlewood Drive

CM31EN

Mashbury Road

CM33FG

Fairway Drive

CM31EL

High Houses

CM17HG

Hollow Lane

CM31LJ

Woods Road

CM17AB

Clobbs Yard

CM16BW

James Daniels View

CM31BS

Parsonage Lane

CM33FS

Niblick Green

CM17HB

Broomhall Road

CM17AQ

Main Road

CM31DQ

Duffries Close

CM31BJ

Main Road

CM17AX

Main Road

CM16GT

Cattle Crescent

CM17BU

Main Road

CM17HQ

Hollow Lane

CM14FJ

Cowlin Mead

CM17BW

Constance Close

CM14GH

Hornbeam Gardens

CM31AG

Chelmsford Road

CM31ER

Barrack Lane

CM31BE

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM17DY

Elm Close

CM33FN

Mashie Link

CM16HH

Arthur Theobald Court

CM33LT

Rectory Close

CM16HJ

Centenary Way

CM31DJ

Cherry Garden Road

CM17LF

Puddings Wood Lane

CM31LL

Main Road

CM14FD

Emberson Croft

CM17EJ

Main Road

Data Sources

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