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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 70 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
70
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
40.12(+27%)
Shoplifting
10.38(+52%)
Other theft
6.31(+15%)
Public order
5.99(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.03(-57%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Chelmer Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £800,000.

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
Flats26£215,000
Detached18£486,250
Terraced46£348,750
Semi-Detached35£395,000

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

CM26GQ

Webb Close

CM19NN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM11XP

Montrose Road

CM19QX

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26XW

Buckingham Court

CM26TX

Montrose Road

CM19HR

Montrose Road

CM26UD

Inkerpole Place

CM992GT

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992FW

Montrose Road

CM992AF

Montrose Road

CM992XF

Montrose Road

CM19NF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26SB

Henniker Gate

CM992ER

Montrose Road

CM992EE

Montrose Road

CM26HN

Ruskin Road

CM26TG

Grafton Place

CM19UW

Montrose Road

CM19HQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26RG

Beeleigh Link

CM26UB

Ramshaw Drive

CM26XQ

Dolby Rise

CM992FZ

Montrose Road

CM26TD

Chelmer Village Way

CM19WH

Montrose Road

CM26EB

Springfield Park Road

CM26TS

Lovibond Place

CM992BW

Montrose Road

CM26UL

Pollards Green

CM992FN

Montrose Road

CM26TN

Kirk Place

CM26RZ

Leapingwell Close

CM992EZ

Montrose Road

CM19UQ

Montrose Road

CM19LR

Montrose Road

CM26XH

Cusak Road

CM26TR

Burgess Field

CM26HJ

Byron Road

CM992XT

Montrose Road

CM26NW

Brook End Road North

CM992BU

Montrose Road

CM19BJ

Montrose Road

CM26PU

Samuel Manor

CM26DZ

Chelmer Road

CM26XR

Berkely Drive

CM26DG

Chelmer Road

CM19AW

Montrose Road

CM19HN

Montrose Road

CM19PL

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19QW

Montrose Road

CM26SX

Earlsfield Drive

CM26QH

Henniker Gate

CM26UF

Golding Thoroughfare

CM13SY

Montrose Road

CM992EH

Montrose Road

CM26HR

Trinity Road

CM26UU

Salter Place

CM26XE

Chelmer Village Retail Park

CM26PJ

Stanley Rise

CM33WL

Montrose Road

CM992BG

Montrose Road

CM26XL

Hurst Way

CM992FJ

Montrose Road

CM26HH

Byron Road

CM11UZ

Montrose Road

CM19UL

Montrose Road

CM26NP

Mill Vue Road

CM992AQ

Montrose Road

CM992UX

Montrose Road

CM26AD

Dukes Lane

CM28WN

Montrose Road

CM992GJ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26PY

Argyll Road

CM19AY

Montrose Road

CM19QF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26RY

Dunmore Road

CM992GG

Montrose Road

CM26DS

St Margarets Road

CM33WF

Montrose Road

CM992EG

Montrose Road

CM17RA

Springfield Road

CM992GH

Montrose Road

CM992AY

Montrose Road

CM26DA

Montrose Road

CM26DY

Chelmer Road

CM26YR

Kingsford Drive

CM19QL

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ER

Shelley Road

CM992AL

Montrose Road

CM26HL

Chaucer Road

CM19XW

Montrose Road

CM26HD

Navigation Road

CM26UW

Northumberland Court

CM992GF

Montrose Road

CM19LL

Montrose Road

CM17RB

Springfield Road

CM26PG

Walford Place

CM26DJ

Gainsborough Crescent

CM26PW

Greenwood Close

Data Sources

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