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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

CM16ES

Regiment Gate

CM31AX

Bury Lane

CM31LT

Pleshey Road

CM33FP

Brassie Wood

CM33FS

Niblick Green

CM33LR

Church Hill

CM17AH

Main Road

CM17EW

Court Road

CM31BZ

Chatham Hall Lane

CM33PZ

Essex Regiment Way

CM16BZ

Joseph Prentice Way

CM31BJ

Main Road

CM31RA

Bakers Mead

CM33BE

Drakes Lane Industrial Estate

CM33LP

Sorrell Close

CM16DA

Fitch Close

CM16HJ

Centenary Way

CM17AB

Clobbs Yard

CM17AR

Ridley Road

CM17EJ

Main Road

CM17HE

Jubilee Avenue

CM31AP

Chelmsford Road

CM31DS

Broads Green

CM31EN

Mashbury Road

CM31LN

Main Road

CM33LT

Rectory Close

CM33NZ

Main Road

CM14FZ

Bryony Close

CM16EP

Henry Shuttlewood Drive

CM31AD

Larks Lane

CM33LJ

Brook Hill

CM33NX

Brook Hill

CM31JN

Broomfield and The Walthams

CM33GF

Royal Birkdale Gardens

CM16BY

Linge Avenue

CM17BU

Main Road

CM17EE

Erick Avenue

CM31EL

High Houses

CM33LA

Braintree Road

Data Sources

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