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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

CM11XD

Market Road

CM12XD

Cedar Avenue West

CM20SW

Bellmead

CM11HF

Park Road

CM11QN

Burgess Springs

CM12QF

Rainsford Road

CM12QH

Cedar Avenue

CM20JS

Queen Street

CM11DW

Threadneedle Street

CM20BU

Perrin Place

CM29AG

Redmayne Drive

CM11GF

Market Road

CM11HR

Burgess Springs

CM20RR

New Writtle Street

CM20RX

Seymour Street

CM11JG

Fairfield Road

CM11JP

Duke Street

CM12XB

Rainsford Road

CM20AG

Southborough Road

CM20FZ

New London Road

CM11HH

Well's Street

CM11NP

Cottage Place

CM11QH

Market Road

CM19TG

Marconi

CM29AB

New London Road

CM11JD

Marconi

CM11JL

Burgess Springs

CM20NN

Falcons Mead

CM11NL

Cottage Place

CM11PZ

Lombardy Place

CM11RQ

Meadowside

CM20SP

New London Road

CM29PD

St Johns Road

CM29XL

Mead Path

CM11JR

Victoria Road

CM12QD

Rainsford Road

CM20AA

New London Road

CM20AJ

New London Road

CM20PW

New London Road

CM11JB

Burgess Springs

CM20BS

Belle Vue

CM20AR

New London Road

CM11HU

Cannon Mews

CM11NX

Cathedral Walk

CM11XL

New London Road

CM20BH

Haig Court

CM20SB

New Writtle Street

CM11FH

Broomfield Road

CM20GG

New London Road

CM20GT

The Meades

CM20RE

County Place

CM29BL

Laurel Grove

CM20AU

Lower Anchor Street

CM20BT

Upper Bridge Road

CM20GJ

New Writtle Street

CM20NL

Seymour Street

CM20RN

Hayes Close

CM29XJ

Cutmore Place

CM11XU

Moulsham and Central

CM20JE

Moulsham Street

CM20UT

Albion Court

CM19SJ

Marconi

CM19SU

Coval Lane

CM20GL

Marlborough Road

CM11EQ

High Street

CM11TD

Coval Lane

CM29XF

Redmayne Drive

CM20BN

Upper Chase

CM20RY

Hart Street

CM29AH

Moulsham Street

CM11NW

Burgess Springs

CM19TB

Marconi

CM20FJ

Bradford Street

CM29BN

Phoenix Grove

CM11NG

Moulsham and Central

CM12GH

Wicks Place

CM12XU

Marconi

CM20QH

New London Road

CM11HZ

Wells Street

CM11NU

Burgess Springs

CM11QU

Victoria Road

CM11SD

Broomfield Road

CM29PF

Mews Court

CM11HW

Burgess Springs

CM11LE

Bellmead

CM11QE

Marconi Road

CM20RJ

Moulsham and Central

CM20SE

New Writtle Street

CM29XH

Pearce Manor

CM11HX

Wells Street

CM11NH

Church Street

CM11QF

Victoria Crescent

CM13SX

Marconi

CM19SE

Marconi

CM19SY

Marconi

CM20JY

Anchor Street

CM20NP

Creance Court

CM20RS

Wolseley Road

CM20JH

Moulsham Street

CM29PE

St Johns Road

Data Sources

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