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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

CM26LQ

Springfield Park Hill

CM26ZP

Springfield Road

CM20DW

Goldlay Road

CM26RB

Moulsham and Central

CM20GF

New London Road

CM20JD

Moulsham Street

CM11SH

Alan Cherry Drive

CM26LH

Victoria Road

CM11NY

Victoria Road

CM11PY

Bishop Road

CM17RT

Hill View Road

CM20HR

Moulsham Street

CM26HU

Coates Quay

CM11PR

Salmon Parade

Data Sources

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