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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

CM26ZJ

Beaufort Road

CM26YN

Whitmore Crescent

CM26SG

Cawkwell Close

CM19SN

Montrose Road

CM26NH

Chelmer Road

CM19JZ

Montrose Road

CM992BN

Montrose Road

CM19AE

Montrose Road

CM992WJ

Montrose Road

CM19RA

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26SF

Hartley Close

CM11SB

Montrose Road

CM992XH

Montrose Road

CM26RF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26EQ

Springfield Park Lane

CM19JE

Montrose Road

CM992GS

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992EL

Montrose Road

CM26SH

Littell Tweed

CM992ES

Montrose Road

CM19PZ

Montrose Road

CM26TA

Cuton Grove

CM11EB

Montrose Road

CM26HA

Queens Road

CM26DT

St Margarets Road

CM26XN

Jeffcut Road

CM992DS

Montrose Road

CM26NL

Barnes Mill Road

CM26HP

Hill Road

CM26HE

Navigation Road

CM26YZ

Silvester Way

CM26SD

Henniker Gate

CM26DQ

Sandford Road

CM26UR

Goddard Way

CM26UH

Pollards Green

CM33XQ

Montrose Road

CM26UN

Suffolk Drive

CM20SZ

Montrose Road

CM26RS

Woodroffe Close

CM25AS

Lonebarn Link

CM992AT

Montrose Road

CM26DN

Kingston Crescent

CM992AW

Montrose Road

CM26UA

Richmond Road

CM26PT

Brook End Road South

CM26ES

Shelley Road

CM26UT

Willoughby Drive

CM992XW

Montrose Road

CM25PX

Cuton Hall Lane

CM26YX

Milbank

CM26XD

Gilson Close

CM19QZ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19QR

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992GN

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992DZ

Montrose Road

CM19LX

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26TT

Mearns Place

CM26QJ

Petrebrook

CM17RE

Llewellyn Close

CM26EW

Springfield Park Avenue

CM992WB

Montrose Road

CM992WD

Montrose Road

CM19NY

Montrose Road

CM26DE

Sandford Road

CM26ZN

Byron View

CM26ET

Shelley Road

CM26TU

Golding Thoroughfare

CM26TW

Cook Place

CM19FX

Montrose Road

CM19YE

Montrose Road

CM33WP

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM17QZ

Telford Place

CM26UX

Pollards Green

CM19HW

Montrose Road

CM19RD

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26QL

Blacklock

CM26DU

Regency Close

CM26UZ

Mitton Vale

CM19PH

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM17RL

Arbour Lane

CM992WN

Montrose Road

CM11YS

Montrose Road

CM26FT

Sandford Road

CM26BP

Springfield Road

CM26DP

Kingston Avenue

CM26UE

Burgess Field

CM992UU

Montrose Road

CM26EA

Springfield Park Hill

CM992WE

Montrose Road

CM26NZ

Brook End Road South

CM992UT

Montrose Road

CM26PF

Curzon Way

CM992XB

Montrose Road

CM19RB

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26TP

Emberson Court

CM19US

Montrose Road

CM26HS

Trinity Road

CM26PH

Beeleigh Link

CM992GP

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19UH

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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