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Central Chelmsford East

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Chelmsford East Population

7,257

Population density

4,100 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	111	£247,500	£86,625	£196,000	£300,000	£380,000
Semi-Detached	5	£370,000	£283,300	£312,500	£430,000	£434,000
Terraced	34	£387,500	£318,875	£340,625	£417,500	£568,500
Detached	2	£570,000	£475,500	£517,500	£622,500	£664,500

10 years median price trend in Central Chelmsford East

All postcodes in Central Chelmsford East

CM20XQ

Moulsham Street

CM26NA

Sandringham Place

CM11GP

New Street

CM20HQ

Hall Street

CM20LG

Moulsham Street

CM17RY

Chichester Drive

CM11AQ

Cunard Square

CM11LG

Bishop Hall Lane

CM20WP

Baddow Road

CM17PH

Cobbs Place

CM17SP

Parklands Drive

CM26ZT

Wharf Road

CM17FZ

Admiral Mews

CM27PR

Moulsham and Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail