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Central Chelmsford East

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About

Central Chelmsford East encompasses the area directly east of the city's High Street and main railway station. The district is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is a practical urban neighbourhood with local shops and schools serving the community.

The area includes the expansive grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral and its adjacent Bishop's Palace gardens. These provide a quiet, green space at the neighbourhood's centre, contrasting with the surrounding streets. The residential roads are functional, with good pedestrian access to the city's main commercial and transport hubs.

Area overview

On average Central Chelmsford East has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Chelmsford East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Chelmsford East is home to around 7,257 people, with a population density of about 4,100.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
285
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Chelmsford East Population
7,257
Population density
4,100 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.79(+362%)
Shoplifting
53.74(+686%)
Public order
37.62(+635%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.84(+275%)
Drugs
22.19(+668%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,728
65.14%
Other White
766
10.55%
Indian
333
4.59%
African
262
3.61%
Other Asian
139
1.92%
Total population: 7,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,708
42.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
20.81%
No qualifications
758
11.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
413
6.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,320

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,308
38.97%
Owns with a mortgage
833
24.82%
Owns outright
669
19.93%
Other social rented
334
9.95%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.83%
Total households: 3,356

Property prices in Central Chelmsford East

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Central Chelmsford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Chelmsford East 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 Central Chelmsford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats111£247,500
Semi-Detached5£370,000
Terraced34£387,500
Detached2£570,000

10 years median price trend in Central Chelmsford East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Chelmsford East.

All postcodes in Central Chelmsford East

CM11QB

Marconi Road

CM26LE

Weight Road

CM26JE

Springfield Road

CM20EJ

Goldlay Road

CM26FL

Springfield Road

CM20EZ

Grove Road

CM11YQ

Harlings Grove

CM17FU

Admiral Mews

CM11SP

Victoria Road

CM17RJ

Parklands Drive

CM26HU

Coates Quay

CM11AW

Brook Street

CM26RD

Abbotts Place

CM11NY

Victoria Road

CM26FS

Wharf Road

CM20HA

Roman Road

CM20NF

Parkway

CM26LJ

Victoria Road

CM11QD

Marconi Road

CM11BY

Dunn Side

CM11GD

Bond Street

CM20DR

Mildmay Road

CM20EL

Goldlay Road

CM11DE

High Street

CM20HU

Moulsham Street

CM20HX

Moulsham Street

CM26NF

Wharf Road

CM11QP

Steamer Terrace

CM26QU

Wharf Road

CM26LF

Springfield Road

CM11RS

Glebe Road

CM27FS

Baddow Road

CM20GE

Parkway

CM11GH

Bond Street

CM17RH

Lionfield Terrace

CM26JT

Springfield Road

CM20HG

Hall Street

CM26NE

Trinity

CM11GL

Victoria Court

CM11NT

New Street

CM11SQ

Alan Cherry Drive

CM11PE

Kingsdale Business Centre

CM20UU

Barrack Square

CM11RR

Rectory Lane

CM20DA

Baddow Road

CM11DB

Moulsham and Central

CM20DW

Goldlay Road

CM11NS

Church Street

CM26JY

Springfield Road

CM26HZ

Navigation Road

CM20XE

Godfreys Mews

CM17UF

Arbour Lane

CM11PU

Victoria Road

CM11GU

Hoffmanns Way

CM11JF

Regina Road

CM20JA

Moulsham Street

CM26FW

River Terrace

CM11QY

Regina Road

CM27PX

Parkway

CM11SH

Alan Cherry Drive

CM11UE

Durrant Court

CM11SL

Eckersley Road Industrial Estate

CM26ZR

Wharf Road

CM26FF

Moulsham and Central

CM11SA

Bishop Hall Lane

CM26QT

Springfield Road

CM11SU

Brook Street

CM17RU

Hill View Road

CM11AH

Cottage Place

CM20GF

New London Road

CM17RT

Hill View Road

CM26LP

Wharf Road

CM11PT

New Street

CM26HF

Lockside Marina

CM11LR

Marconi Road

CM11AG

Watson Heights

CM26LH

Victoria Road

CM20NA

Bellmead

CM26RB

Moulsham and Central

CM26NJ

Wharf Road

CM20DY

Mildmay Road

CM26LB

Wharf Road

CM26JP

Springfield Road

CM20DL

Baddow Road

CM26FA

Moulsham and Central

CM26LR

Shrublands Close

CM26HQ

Brockley Road

CM20FP

Goldlay Road

CM20DD

Baddow Road

CM20JU

George Street

CM20DB

Baddow Road

CM11AP

Watson Heights

CM11FU

Meadow Walk

CM26JL

Springfield Road

CM27PJ

Baddow Road

CM26FH

Kings Head Walk

CM11BE

High Street

CM11AF

Watson Heights

CM11SR

Ransomes Way

CM11FR

Marconi

Data Sources

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