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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

CM11JU

Moulsham and Central

CM11UP

Duke Street

CM20RT

Upper Bridge Road

CM11QS

Railway Street

CM19SP

Marconi

CM12XB

Rainsford Road

CM20FZ

New London Road

CM20RU

Upper Bridge Road

CM11JA

Duke Street

CM29BN

Phoenix Grove

CM11UW

Moulsham and Central

CM19SH

Fairfield Road

CM19SQ

Marconi

CM11PB

Burgess Springs

CM20AW

New London Road

CM11HZ

Wells Street

CM11LA

Burgess Springs

CM20GT

The Meades

CM20AH

York Road

CM20SW

Bellmead

CM11FH

Broomfield Road

CM11DR

Burgess Springs

CM20BA

Upper Bridge Road

CM19SS

Marconi

CM11JR

Victoria Road

CM20YN

New London Road

CM20JR

Marlborough Road

CM11NW

Burgess Springs

CM20PW

New London Road

CM12QD

Rainsford Road

CM11XG

Bellmead

CM11HW

Burgess Springs

CM20AY

Upper Bridge Road

CM11DG

Burgess Springs

CM20AQ

Southborough Road

CM20RN

Hayes Close

CM19SA

Marconi

CM20JE

Moulsham Street

CM11XB

Exchange Way

CM11JL

Burgess Springs

CM20RR

New Writtle Street

CM11NP

Cottage Place

CM11HQ

Moulsham and Central

CM20RZ

New Writtle Street

CM11TD

Coval Lane

CM29AQ

Moulsham Street

CM19TA

Marconi

CM11DX

High Street

CM19SU

Coval Lane

CM20PG

Hayes Close

CM12GH

Wicks Place

CM19SB

Marconi

CM11HL

Duke Street

CM29AF

Redmayne Drive

CM11HU

Cannon Mews

CM20AL

Perrin Place

CM20FQ

Shire Gate

CM11BS

Market Road

CM19TE

Marconi

CM11NH

Church Street

CM29PD

St Johns Road

CM11LS

Burgess Springs

CM11DU

High Street

CM20FJ

Bradford Street

CM11NU

Burgess Springs

CM11QF

Victoria Crescent

CM20SE

New Writtle Street

CM11PG

Burgess Springs

CM20BL

Cherry Garden Lane

CM11GN

Marconi Plaza

CM19TD

Marconi

CM11GZ

Marconi

CM11EW

Broomfield Road

CM19SW

Marconi

CM29XL

Mead Path

CM20JP

Redcliffe Road

CM20AA

New London Road

CM11LE

Bellmead

CM20BQ

Bradford Street

CM11NX

Cathedral Walk

CM19SY

Marconi

CM20GL

Marlborough Road

CM11DD

Moulsham and Central

CM11BT

Victoria Road South

CM12XU

Marconi

CM11ER

Tindal Street

CM11SD

Broomfield Road

CM20NN

Falcons Mead

CM11QN

Burgess Springs

CM11SJ

Broomfield Road

CM20QH

New London Road

CM19SZ

Marconi

CM20BS

Belle Vue

CM11EQ

High Street

CM11QE

Marconi Road

CM20GG

New London Road

CM20JJ

Moulsham Street

CM20RJ

Moulsham and Central

CM11XA

Market Road

CM20XU

Bradford Street

Data Sources

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