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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 212 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
212
Deprivation level
4/10
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
103.16(+232%)
Shoplifting
51.5(+624%)
Public order
27.7(+433%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.05(+117%)
Other theft
19.76(+255%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Central Chelmsford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 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
Detached6£812,500
Flats59£220,000
Semi-Detached7£390,000
Terraced28£365,500

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

CM19SQ

Marconi

CM11DD

Moulsham and Central

CM11JE

Marconi

CM19TF

Marconi

CM11EW

Broomfield Road

CM11SY

Broomfield Road

CM19SH

Fairfield Road

CM20PG

Hayes Close

CM11GG

Market Road

CM11PB

Burgess Springs

CM11SJ

Broomfield Road

CM11XG

Bellmead

CM19TE

Marconi

CM20AZ

Upper Bridge Road

CM20FQ

Shire Gate

CM20JP

Redcliffe Road

CM11DU

High Street

CM19WB

Marconi

CM20QX

Stapleford Close

CM11JJ

Moulsham and Central

CM19SL

Marconi

CM11QG

Glebe Road

CM11XF

Bellmead

CM19SA

Marconi

CM20AS

Lower Anchor Street

CM11HT

Duke Street

CM11JN

Burgess Springs

CM11LQ

Seymour Street

CM19SF

Marconi

CM20AW

New London Road

CM20RU

Upper Bridge Road

CM12WS

Rainsford Road

CM29AA

New London Road

CM11GS

Marconi Plaza

CM11XB

Exchange Way

CM19ST

Marconi

CM29XE

Redmayne Drive

CM11PG

Burgess Springs

CM11SN

Broomfield Road

CM20BL

Cherry Garden Lane

CM19TA

Marconi

CM20SA

Baker Street

CM11FW

Coval Lane

CM11LJ

Cannon Mews

CM11QZ

Burgess Springs

CM20RG

New London Road

CM20RW

Seymour Street

CM11ER

Tindal Street

CM20GD

Devon Mews

CM11QQ

Becketts Court

CM19SP

Marconi

CM20PD

New London Road

CM20RB

Stapleford Close

CM11QS

Railway Street

CM20BG

Bradford Street

CM20RF

County Place

CM20XU

Bradford Street

CM11GZ

Marconi

CM12XJ

Rainsford Road

CM20FS

New Writtle Street

CM20GP

New London Road

CM11DR

Burgess Springs

CM11UP

Duke Street

CM19SR

Marconi

CM19SW

Marconi

CM11JA

Duke Street

CM20AQ

Southborough Road

CM20BJ

Haig Court

CM11DG

Burgess Springs

CM11PJ

New Street

CM19SD

Marconi

CM20JX

Anchor Terrace

CM29AE

New London Road

CM11SS

Broomfield Road

CM12XL

Rainsford Road

CM19SB

Marconi

CM20AP

New London Road

CM20BB

Upper Bridge Road

CM20RZ

New Writtle Street

CM11DX

High Street

CM11GR

Viaduct Road

CM11JY

Moulsham and Central

CM11LN

Victoria Road South

CM20AH

York Road

CM11HY

Duke Street

CM11XA

Market Road

CM11XE

Market Road

CM11HG

Burgess Springs

CM11SW

Broomfield Road

CM20AT

Lower Anchor Street

CM19SG

Marconi

CM11TB

Moulsham and Central

CM11TS

Viaduct Road

CM20JL

Elm Road

CM29XQ

Douglas Walk

CM11XR

High Chelmer

CM20BQ

Bradford Street

CM11JU

Moulsham and Central

CM20AL

Perrin Place

CM11NQ

Church Street

Data Sources

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