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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

CM26HY

Lockside Marina

CM11RP

Bishop Hall Lane

CM26JW

Springfield Road

CM26LD

Boswells Drive

CM11NE

New Street

CM20BX

Baddow Road

CM11TR

Marconi

CM11EJ

High Street

CM11RE

Rectory Lane

CM26JS

Springfield Road

CM20EG

Rochford Road

CM17SA

Chichester Drive

CM26JG

Springfield Road

CM11PA

Victoria Road

CM26LN

Meadowside

CM20DP

Baddow Road

CM26HX

Navigation Road

CM11TA

New Street

CM26LQ

Springfield Park Hill

CM20ND

New London Road

CM11EH

Tindal Square

CM11PR

Salmon Parade

CM20HR

Moulsham Street

CM20FW

Alfred Mews

CM11NF

Cottage Place

CM26YQ

Springfield Basin

CM17RS

Hillview Road

CM17RG

Arbour Lane

CM20DE

Wharf Road

CM20EY

Grove Road

CM17SW

Pynchon Mews

CM11BD

Waterloo Lane

CM26FD

Baddow Road

CM11AN

Riverside Retail Park

CM26LU

Wharf Road

CM26ZP

Springfield Road

CM26QR

Grays Brewery Yard

CM11BA

New Street

CM26LW

Old Court Road

CM26JQ

Springfield Road

CM17RZ

Hill View Road

CM11PN

Brook Street

CM11GJ

Marconi Road

CM11PH

New Street

CM26LL

Riverside

CM17PL

Old Court

CM20FY

New London Road

CM20EF

Rochford Road

CM17RD

Perry Hill

CM26FU

Wharf Road

CM11QJ

Townfield Street

CM26XF

Springfield Road

CM26LG

Springfield Road

CM11FG

Waterloo Lane

CM11QL

Townfield Street

CM20DG

Baddow Road

CM26FP

Wharf Road

CM20DX

Mildmay Road

CM20LD

Moulsham Street

CM11RG

Henry Road

CM26YT

Wharf Road

CM11FZ

High Street

CM11QR

Marconi

CM20LR

Moulsham Street

CM11PX

Bishop Road

CM20LS

Moulsham Street

CM26JA

Springfield Road

CM26PQ

Wharf Road

CM11UQ

Brook Street

CM26NR

Wharf Road

CM11EA

Victoria Road

CM20LF

New Writtle Street

CM20HD

Orchard Street

CM17RX

Hillview Road

CM11AT

Moulsham and Central

CM17FY

Admiral Mews

CM20PP

New London Road

CM11DH

High Street

CM26WY

Shrublands Close

CM20XF

Godfreys Mews

CM26JH

Wharf Road

CM11RF

Rectory Lane

CM20DN

Mildmay Road

CM11TY

New Street

CM20LA

George Street

CM26JZ

Springfield Road

CM11DL

Dunn Side

CM26ZH

Cressy Quay

CM26ZQ

Wharf Road

CM26JX

Springfield Road

CM20HY

Moulsham Street

CM11PY

Bishop Road

CM17SR

Turkey Oaks

CM20TW

Goldlay Avenue

CM20EU

Hamlet Road

CM20JD

Moulsham Street

CM11DN

High Street

CM11JS

Legg Street

CM11PP

New Street

CM11AU

Cunard Square

Data Sources

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