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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 289 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
289
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
149.92(+382%)
Shoplifting
57.05(+702%)
Public order
35(+573%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.43(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.32(+93%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 in Central Chelmsford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 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
Detached1£465,000
Flats78£236,000
Semi-Detached4£431,250
Terraced33£395,000

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

CM26LP

Wharf Road

CM26FL

Springfield Road

CM17UF

Arbour Lane

CM11RE

Rectory Lane

CM11RR

Rectory Lane

CM20NF

Parkway

CM26LF

Springfield Road

CM27PJ

Baddow Road

CM11AT

Moulsham and Central

CM11SR

Ransomes Way

CM26YT

Wharf Road

CM11AW

Brook Street

CM11JF

Regina Road

CM17SA

Chichester Drive

CM20DY

Mildmay Road

CM26ZT

Wharf Road

CM11RF

Rectory Lane

CM20DE

Wharf Road

CM20DX

Mildmay Road

CM20XF

Godfreys Mews

CM26JT

Springfield Road

CM11FG

Waterloo Lane

CM20NA

Bellmead

CM26FU

Wharf Road

CM11GH

Bond Street

CM11GP

New Street

CM17SR

Turkey Oaks

CM20LF

New Writtle Street

CM11BY

Dunn Side

CM11PA

Victoria Road

CM20LD

Moulsham Street

CM27FS

Baddow Road

CM11QR

Marconi

CM11DN

High Street

CM11LR

Marconi Road

CM11QY

Regina Road

CM11TR

Marconi

CM26LL

Riverside

CM26XF

Springfield Road

CM20DA

Baddow Road

CM20EF

Rochford Road

CM26JH

Wharf Road

CM26LU

Wharf Road

CM17RX

Hillview Road

CM20HA

Roman Road

CM11BE

High Street

CM11TY

New Street

CM11UE

Durrant Court

CM20TW

Goldlay Avenue

CM26HQ

Brockley Road

CM26FF

Moulsham and Central

CM11PH

New Street

CM26LE

Weight Road

CM26NF

Wharf Road

CM11AU

Cunard Square

CM11PN

Brook Street

CM11QP

Steamer Terrace

CM26JE

Springfield Road

CM11QD

Marconi Road

CM11BD

Waterloo Lane

CM11DH

High Street

CM20EL

Goldlay Road

CM20WP

Baddow Road

CM26FP

Wharf Road

CM11GD

Bond Street

CM17PH

Cobbs Place

CM20HD

Orchard Street

CM26HF

Lockside Marina

CM26LD

Boswells Drive

CM26QT

Springfield Road

CM11JS

Legg Street

CM17RU

Hill View Road

CM26YQ

Springfield Basin

CM26ZR

Wharf Road

CM11RS

Glebe Road

CM11TA

New Street

CM20DN

Mildmay Road

CM20HQ

Hall Street

CM26FH

Kings Head Walk

CM26JS

Springfield Road

CM27PX

Parkway

CM26HY

Lockside Marina

CM26LR

Shrublands Close

CM11EH

Tindal Square

CM11EJ

High Street

CM17RG

Arbour Lane

CM20GE

Parkway

CM20HG

Hall Street

CM26LJ

Victoria Road

CM11SQ

Alan Cherry Drive

CM11DL

Dunn Side

CM11NE

New Street

CM11SL

Eckersley Road Industrial Estate

CM20JU

George Street

CM20DL

Baddow Road

CM20EJ

Goldlay Road

CM20FY

New London Road

CM26HZ

Navigation Road

CM26FS

Wharf Road

CM26JL

Springfield Road

Data Sources

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