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Chelmer Village

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About

Chelmer Village is a residential area located to the west of Chelmsford city centre, bordering the River Chelmer and Chelmer Canal. The housing is predominantly modern, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes built from the late 20th century onward. The layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and quiet, winding roads, creating a settled suburban environment. The area is largely self-contained, with its own local shopping parade providing essential retail services for residents.

A central feature is the large retail park, which includes a supermarket and various chain stores, serving as a practical hub. The area offers direct access to riverside footpaths along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, popular for walking and cycling. Public green spaces are integrated throughout the neighbourhood. The area is well-connected by road to the A12 and the city centre, while also having regular local bus services.

Area overview

On average Chelmer Village has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelmer Village is £72,190 per year. There are 4 schools in Chelmer Village: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chelmer Village is home to around 9,348 people, with a population density of about 2,900.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelmer Village Population
9,348
Population density
2,900.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.86(+31%)
Shoplifting
9.95(+40%)
Other theft
6.63(+19%)
Public order
6.1(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,564
80.92%
Other White
555
5.94%
Indian
212
2.27%
African
154
1.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
102
1.09%
Total population: 9,348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,728
36.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,362
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,199
15.83%
No qualifications
972
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,575

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,505
38%
Owns outright
1,136
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
741
18.71%
Other social rented
404
10.2%
Social rents from council
97
2.45%
Total households: 3,961

Property prices in Chelmer Village

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Chelmer Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelmer Village 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£488,000
Flats20£210,000
Semi-Detached41£387,000
Terraced45£362,500

10 years median price trend in Chelmer Village

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

All postcodes in Chelmer Village

CM992AL

Montrose Road

CM19NF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992EZ

Montrose Road

CM11SB

Montrose Road

CM19GU

Montrose Road

CM26DT

St Margarets Road

CM26DZ

Chelmer Road

CM26HN

Ruskin Road

CM26SF

Hartley Close

CM26TR

Burgess Field

CM26XD

Gilson Close

CM26UA

Richmond Road

CM26XL

Hurst Way

CM992WN

Montrose Road

CM26ZJ

Beaufort Road

CM19NN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26GQ

Webb Close

CM26PH

Beeleigh Link

CM26XJ

Binley Road

CM992BN

Montrose Road

CM992FJ

Montrose Road

CM19ZN

Montrose Road

CM26DW

Kingston Avenue

CM26EE

Springfield Park Road

CM26EL

Springfield Park Avenue

CM992BU

Montrose Road

CM19PZ

Montrose Road

CM19QX

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26UH

Pollards Green

CM992WJ

Montrose Road

CM11YS

Montrose Road

CM26QQ

Herringham Green

CM992DH

Montrose Road

CM992GP

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19HA

Montrose Road

CM26EQ

Springfield Park Lane

CM26HJ

Byron Road

CM26HR

Trinity Road

CM33XQ

Montrose Road

CM992GT

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19DH

Montrose Road

CM19LA

Montrose Road

CM26HH

Byron Road

CM26NP

Mill Vue Road

CM992GS

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992XW

Montrose Road

CM26SG

Cawkwell Close

CM992GN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992WB

Montrose Road

CM992XT

Montrose Road

CM992YA

Montrose Road

CM19EQ

Montrose Road

CM26DD

Sandford Road

CM26DH

Sandford Road

CM26ER

Shelley Road

CM26SE

Clarence Close

CM26SJ

Jenner Mead

CM992XB

Montrose Road

CM26TS

Lovibond Place

CM26YN

Whitmore Crescent

CM992WD

Montrose Road

CM992EG

Montrose Road

CM992ES

Montrose Road

CM26EU

Morris Road

CM992DX

Montrose Road

CM992WE

Montrose Road

CM19AS

Montrose Road

CM19SN

Montrose Road

CM26BB

Cavendish Gardens

CM992GJ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19BJ

Montrose Road

CM26NW

Brook End Road North

CM26PN

Eastern Approach

CM26QE

Sheppard Drive

CM992ET

Montrose Road

CM26HW

Hill Road

CM26RY

Dunmore Road

CM992DE

Montrose Road

CM992FB

Montrose Road

CM992WQ

Montrose Road

CM992XF

Montrose Road

CM17RF

Dalrymple Close

CM19LR

Montrose Road

CM26FT

Sandford Road

CM33WF

Montrose Road

CM992BW

Montrose Road

CM992DG

Montrose Road

CM992EL

Montrose Road

CM19UW

Montrose Road

CM26DJ

Gainsborough Crescent

CM26HP

Hill Road

CM26NZ

Brook End Road South

CM26UP

Fawkner Close

CM26YX

Milbank

CM17RB

Springfield Road

CM19AE

Montrose Road

CM26PU

Samuel Manor

CM26RF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26TE

Montrose Road

CM992FW

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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