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Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

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About

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park form a modern residential ward on the western side of Chelmsford. The area is characterised by extensive housing developments from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is a primarily residential zone with local shopping parades catering to daily needs, set within a layout that includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces. The area is functionally connected to the city centre and railway station via the Parkway dual carriageway.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the large, man-made Chelmer Village lake, which serves as a central landscape feature surrounded by footpaths. The area includes the grounds of the former Beaulieu Palace, with some historical walls incorporated into the newer parkland. Sports facilities, including a sailing club on the river Chelmer, are key local amenities. The ward's structure is largely defined by its creation as planned communities, with pedestrian pathways separating housing from main road networks.

Area overview

On average Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park is £73,227 per year. There are 3 schools in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park is home to around 10,847 people, with a population density of about 2,014.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Population
10,847
Population density
2,014.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.31(+12%)
Shoplifting
13.74(+101%)
Other theft
6.18(+13%)
Public order
4.79(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,867
81.72%
Other White
450
4.15%
Indian
326
3%
African
212
1.95%
Chinese
124
1.14%
Total population: 10,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,264
37.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,617
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,417
16.34%
No qualifications
966
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
842
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 8,674

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,894
42.56%
Owns outright
1,293
29.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
683
15.35%
Other social rented
432
9.71%
Other forms of private rent
62
1.39%
Total households: 4,450

Property prices in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,607,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park 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 Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£215,000
Terraced44£341,000
Semi-Detached33£445,000
Detached50£535,000

10 years median price trend in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park.

All postcodes in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26SF

Hartley Close

CM26SB

Henniker Gate

CM26QF

Wilkinsons Mead

CM25PL

Fordson Road

CM19XW

Montrose Road

CM26RG

Beeleigh Link

CM11UZ

Montrose Road

CM981AE

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26QJ

Petrebrook

CM19HR

Montrose Road

CM981AN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992FT

Montrose Road

CM26QW

Wilshire Avenue

CM992WN

Montrose Road

CM981AF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM16BD

Billers Chase

CM992FX

Montrose Road

CM26YL

Eglinton Drive

CM26PW

Greenwood Close

CM992XG

Montrose Road

CM26YN

Whitmore Crescent

CM33WF

Montrose Road

CM26RP

Yeldham Lock

CM26YZ

Silvester Way

CM26UN

Suffolk Drive

CM26UW

Northumberland Court

CM19DH

Montrose Road

CM992AG

Montrose Road

CM992WE

Montrose Road

CM19NU

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19ZB

Montrose Road

CM26RX

Clachar Close

CM19QF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992GT

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26RY

Dunmore Road

CM992EQ

Montrose Road

CM16EG

Frances Green

CM19ZN

Montrose Road

CM992EP

Montrose Road

CM981AQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ZZ

Montrose Road

CM992ES

Montrose Road

CM11YS

Montrose Road

CM26YF

Cornelius Vale

CM26PE

Howard Drive

CM26RF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM981AH

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19PG

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19AY

Montrose Road

CM19NY

Montrose Road

CM19QR

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992EE

Montrose Road

CM19HN

Montrose Road

CM26YR

Kingsford Drive

CM19YE

Montrose Road

CM26QP

Chelmer Village Way

CM981AB

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992GJ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26UD

Inkerpole Place

CM981AW

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26QB

Sutton Mead

CM26UL

Pollards Green

CM992GD

Montrose Road

CM26TD

Chelmer Village Way

CM992WJ

Montrose Road

CM26NT

Sandford Mill Road

CM26SX

Earlsfield Drive

CM26DA

Montrose Road

CM26RE

Village Gate

CM992ED

Montrose Road

CM19LA

Montrose Road

CM33XQ

Montrose Road

CM19QX

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19HS

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM16BG

Shardelow Avenue

CM25WW

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992DZ

Montrose Road

CM981AL

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM981AJ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26PH

Beeleigh Link

CM26PB

Cuton Lane

CM26UZ

Mitton Vale

CM26NZ

Brook End Road South

CM26TG

Grafton Place

CM992XL

Montrose Road

CM26XL

Hurst Way

CM992DX

Montrose Road

CM19AS

Montrose Road

CM26GJ

Sheldrick Link

CM26UB

Ramshaw Drive

CM26RL

Marston Beck

CM26WQ

Quale Road

CM25PJ

Fordson Road

CM26XU

Cusak Road

CM26YH

Brook End Road North

CM981AA

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26UJ

Cartwright Walk

CM26YJ

Rennie Place

CM25PD

Winsford Way

CM992EH

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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