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Central Chelmsford West

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About

Central Chelmsford West sits inside the CM1 postcode and is largely a mix of residential streets and small commercial runs. Housing is a combination of late 19th- and 20th-century terraces, interspersed with low-rise flats and a handful of purpose-built apartment blocks. Local shopping parades, takeaways and independent shops serve day-to-day needs, while community facilities include primary schools, GP practices and small public greens and allotments tucked between streets. A visible sign of the area's industrial past is the occasional converted workshop now used as studios or small business units.

Road connections and local bus services link the area to other parts of Chelmsford; street parking, short terraces and narrow back lanes shape everyday movement. Social life centres on corner pubs, community halls and weekend markets on side streets rather than large commercial centres. Many terraces retain original bay windows and brick detailing, giving a consistent roofline along some of the older streets and a sense of local continuity.

Area overview

On average Central Chelmsford West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Chelmsford West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Chelmsford West is home to around 6,427 people, with a population density of about 5,907.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Chelmsford West Population
6,427
Population density
5,907.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.6(+244%)
Shoplifting
56.01(+719%)
Public order
24.58(+380%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.87(+98%)
Other theft
18.83(+244%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,086
63.59%
Other White
778
12.11%
Indian
358
5.57%
African
294
4.58%
Other Asian
133
2.07%
Total population: 6,426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,628
47.77%
Level 3 (A level)
929
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
11.4%
No qualifications
533
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,438
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
686
20.49%
Owns outright
537
16.04%
Other social rented
374
11.17%
Shared ownership
170
5.08%
Total households: 3,348

Property prices in Central Chelmsford West

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Central Chelmsford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,181,060.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Chelmsford West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats68£219,000
Semi-Detached12£477,500
Terraced32£360,000
Detached5£805,000

10 years median price trend in Central Chelmsford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Chelmsford West.

All postcodes in Central Chelmsford West

CM20JS

Queen Street

CM12XD

Cedar Avenue West

CM11LJ

Cannon Mews

CM20BJ

Haig Court

CM29AA

New London Road

CM20AG

Southborough Road

CM19ZZ

Marconi

CM11HY

Duke Street

CM12PZ

Rainsford Road

CM11XU

Moulsham and Central

CM19SG

Marconi

CM11LQ

Seymour Street

CM11JJ

Moulsham and Central

CM20AZ

Upper Bridge Road

CM29BL

Laurel Grove

CM20PD

New London Road

CM29AB

New London Road

CM29XJ

Cutmore Place

CM11SY

Broomfield Road

CM20FS

New Writtle Street

CM29AE

New London Road

CM20RG

New London Road

CM12UZ

Cedar Avenue

CM20SP

New London Road

CM20SF

Baker Street

CM20SA

Baker Street

CM19TB

Marconi

CM11QU

Victoria Road

CM20AJ

New London Road

CM20AR

New London Road

CM11GG

Market Road

CM20JH

Moulsham Street

CM11JY

Moulsham and Central

CM20BG

Bradford Street

CM19TF

Marconi

CM11PJ

New Street

CM20RB

Stapleford Close

CM11JG

Fairfield Road

CM11XE

Market Road

CM20AT

Lower Anchor Street

CM11GS

Marconi Plaza

CM20QX

Stapleford Close

CM20RW

Seymour Street

CM11NG

Moulsham and Central

CM20GD

Devon Mews

CM11XL

New London Road

CM11QQ

Becketts Court

CM11XD

Market Road

CM20JX

Anchor Terrace

CM11LU

Market Road

CM19TG

Marconi

CM11LW

Duke Street

CM11JE

Marconi

CM20AP

New London Road

CM11GR

Viaduct Road

CM11QA

Bishop Road

CM20JY

Anchor Street

CM20BN

Upper Chase

CM11SN

Broomfield Road

CM20BB

Upper Bridge Road

CM19SR

Marconi

CM11NQ

Church Street

CM11NZ

Victoria Road

CM11HF

Park Road

CM11NL

Cottage Place

CM19SD

Marconi

CM20GP

New London Road

CM20SB

New Writtle Street

CM20BT

Upper Bridge Road

CM20BD

Belle Vue

CM11QZ

Burgess Springs

CM11GF

Market Road

CM13SX

Marconi

CM29AG

Redmayne Drive

CM11QG

Glebe Road

CM19ST

Marconi

CM11TB

Moulsham and Central

CM11HG

Burgess Springs

CM11XF

Bellmead

CM29XG

Redmayne Drive

CM11RQ

Meadowside

CM11XR

High Chelmer

CM20JT

Moulsham Street

CM11HH

Well's Street

CM20UT

Albion Court

CM11QH

Market Road

CM11JN

Burgess Springs

CM11GE

Market Road

CM20RY

Hart Street

CM11FW

Coval Lane

CM20GJ

New Writtle Street

CM11JP

Duke Street

CM20NL

Seymour Street

CM11NR

Church Street

CM29BH

Brooklands Walk

CM20BU

Perrin Place

CM12WW

Cedar Avenue

CM12WS

Rainsford Road

CM20RX

Seymour Street

CM19SE

Marconi

Data Sources

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