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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

CM26NJ

Wharf Road

CM26ZQ

Wharf Road

CM17RY

Chichester Drive

CM26JZ

Springfield Road

CM11AG

Watson Heights

CM11DB

Moulsham and Central

CM11NF

Cottage Place

CM11PP

New Street

CM11UQ

Brook Street

CM20EZ

Grove Road

CM26LN

Meadowside

CM26NR

Wharf Road

CM20LS

Moulsham Street

CM17RJ

Parklands Drive

CM26HX

Navigation Road

CM11AF

Watson Heights

CM11SU

Brook Street

CM26JG

Springfield Road

CM17RZ

Hill View Road

CM26NE

Trinity

CM11NS

Church Street

CM17RH

Lionfield Terrace

CM26JA

Springfield Road

CM26JP

Springfield Road

CM26JX

Springfield Road

CM11FR

Marconi

CM11GL

Victoria Court

CM17FY

Admiral Mews

CM26LG

Springfield Road

CM26NA

Sandringham Place

CM11AQ

Cunard Square

CM20BX

Baddow Road

CM20HY

Moulsham Street

CM26JQ

Springfield Road

CM11QL

Townfield Street

CM17FU

Admiral Mews

CM11EA

Victoria Road

CM20DG

Baddow Road

CM26FD

Baddow Road

CM26PQ

Wharf Road

CM26RD

Abbotts Place

CM11PE

Kingsdale Business Centre

CM11PT

New Street

CM17PL

Old Court

CM17SW

Pynchon Mews

CM20DR

Mildmay Road

CM20UU

Barrack Square

CM11FU

Meadow Walk

CM11QB

Marconi Road

CM11DE

High Street

CM11GU

Hoffmanns Way

CM26LW

Old Court Road

CM26WY

Shrublands Close

CM11AH

Cottage Place

CM17RS

Hillview Road

CM20FP

Goldlay Road

CM17SP

Parklands Drive

CM11AP

Watson Heights

CM26FW

River Terrace

CM26QU

Wharf Road

CM11YQ

Harlings Grove

CM20DB

Baddow Road

CM20DD

Baddow Road

CM26FA

Moulsham and Central

CM26JY

Springfield Road

CM11GJ

Marconi Road

CM11RP

Bishop Hall Lane

CM20XQ

Moulsham Street

CM20EG

Rochford Road

CM20HX

Moulsham Street

CM20LA

George Street

CM20LG

Moulsham Street

CM27PR

Moulsham and Central

CM11AN

Riverside Retail Park

CM11RG

Henry Road

CM20DP

Baddow Road

CM11LG

Bishop Hall Lane

CM17RD

Perry Hill

CM20PP

New London Road

CM11PX

Bishop Road

CM20EU

Hamlet Road

CM20JA

Moulsham Street

CM20XE

Godfreys Mews

CM11PU

Victoria Road

CM17FZ

Admiral Mews

CM20EY

Grove Road

CM26QR

Grays Brewery Yard

CM11NT

New Street

CM11SA

Bishop Hall Lane

CM20HU

Moulsham Street

CM20LR

Moulsham Street

CM26JW

Springfield Road

CM20FW

Alfred Mews

CM26LB

Wharf Road

CM26ZH

Cressy Quay

CM20ND

New London Road

CM11BA

New Street

CM11FZ

High Street

CM11QJ

Townfield Street

CM11SP

Victoria Road

Data Sources

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