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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

CM11LB

Montrose Road

CM19GU

Montrose Road

CM26SW

Murrell Lock

CM992AF

Montrose Road

CM26XQ

Dolby Rise

CM992EL

Montrose Road

CM19HQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM981AT

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992WB

Montrose Road

CM26UF

Golding Thoroughfare

CM19PZ

Montrose Road

CM992GH

Montrose Road

CM992GN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26PP

Hopkins Close

CM992AP

Montrose Road

CM26QQ

Herringham Green

CM16BA

Louvain Drive

CM26XJ

Binley Road

CM26RZ

Leapingwell Close

CM26PJ

Stanley Rise

CM16EB

Montagu Gardens

CM19QZ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26QN

Fulcher Avenue

CM16AJ

Desborough Path

CM992YA

Montrose Road

CM26GF

Allen Way

CM981AD

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26TP

Emberson Court

CM26YP

Portway

CM26PL

Stanley Rise

CM25PG

Colchester Road

CM992DG

Montrose Road

CM992ER

Montrose Road

CM19XU

Montrose Road

CM19NF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26RW

Colyers Reach

CM26GE

Montrose Road

CM16AG

Albemarle Link

CM992BG

Montrose Road

CM26TE

Montrose Road

CM992AY

Montrose Road

CM16HL

Burnell Gate

CM26TX

Montrose Road

CM26NW

Brook End Road North

CM992GQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ST

Ashton Place

CM26QH

Henniker Gate

CM26XE

Chelmer Village Retail Park

CM25AA

Winsford Way

CM26QS

Gepp Place

CM26GP

Wiggins View

CM19UQ

Montrose Road

CM26SJ

Jenner Mead

CM992EG

Montrose Road

CM25LB

Springfield Lyons Approach

CM992BW

Montrose Road

CM19ZA

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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