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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

CM11BB

Montrose Road

CM26AA

Chelmer Road

CM26QH

Henniker Gate

CM26UQ

Caswell Mews

CM992XN

Montrose Road

CM11LB

Montrose Road

CM19HN

Montrose Road

CM25PX

Chelmer Village Way

CM26BP

Springfield Road

CM26SH

Littell Tweed

CM992AP

Montrose Road

CM992EP

Montrose Road

CM992UT

Montrose Road

CM19RB

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM25LG

Colchester Road

CM992FX

Montrose Road

CM17QZ

Telford Place

CM19QW

Montrose Road

CM26GE

Montrose Road

CM992ED

Montrose Road

CM17QY

Chinery Close

CM19ZB

Montrose Road

CM26UL

Pollards Green

CM33WL

Montrose Road

CM19FX

Montrose Road

CM19RD

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26EW

Springfield Park Avenue

CM26XE

Chelmer Village Retail Park

CM25TA

Colchester Road

CM26UE

Burgess Field

CM26YZ

Silvester Way

CM19US

Montrose Road

CM26RZ

Leapingwell Close

CM19PW

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26DF

Sandford Road

CM26XQ

Dolby Rise

CM26EG

Springfield Park Lane

CM26SX

Earlsfield Drive

CM26UF

Golding Thoroughfare

CM26UY

Kerby Rise

CM992AG

Montrose Road

CM992UQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM11JZ

Montrose Road

CM19TX

Montrose Road

CM26TU

Golding Thoroughfare

CM992EH

Montrose Road

CM11XP

Montrose Road

CM26EF

Springfield Park Parade

CM26EP

Byron Road

CM26HE

Navigation Road

CM26TZ

Bankart Lane

CM26UD

Inkerpole Place

CM26BN

Springfield Road

CM26NH

Chelmer Road

CM26XH

Cusak Road

CM992AQ

Montrose Road

CM992AT

Montrose Road

CM992GD

Montrose Road

CM19RA

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26DA

Montrose Road

CM26EJ

Yarwood Road

CM26TN

Kirk Place

CM26TP

Emberson Court

CM26UT

Willoughby Drive

CM992UX

Montrose Road

CM26DL

Kingston Crescent

CM26UB

Ramshaw Drive

CM19LX

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19XW

Montrose Road

CM20SZ

Montrose Road

CM26DG

Chelmer Road

CM26TT

Mearns Place

CM992XG

Montrose Road

CM19HW

Montrose Road

CM19QZ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ED

Springfield Park Road

CM26QW

Wilshire Avenue

CM26RG

Beeleigh Link

CM26RS

Woodroffe Close

CM992FZ

Montrose Road

CM992GF

Montrose Road

CM992UU

Montrose Road

CM992XL

Montrose Road

CM13SY

Montrose Road

CM19QR

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19UL

Montrose Road

CM19ZA

Montrose Road

CM26DE

Sandford Road

CM26DS

St Margarets Road

CM26TB

Atholl Road

CM26XU

Cusak Road

CM25AR

Chelmer Village Way

CM26HA

Queens Road

CM26HB

Queens Road

CM26UW

Northumberland Court

CM26YP

Portway

CM28WN

Montrose Road

CM992BA

Montrose Road

CM11UZ

Montrose Road

CM19JZ

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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