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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

CM19PL

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19WH

Montrose Road

CM992FT

Montrose Road

CM19NU

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26AD

Dukes Lane

CM11EB

Montrose Road

CM26PL

Stanley Rise

CM26QN

Fulcher Avenue

CM992GQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19LL

Montrose Road

CM26DN

Kingston Crescent

CM26PP

Hopkins Close

CM26SQ

Pocklington Close

CM992DS

Montrose Road

CM19PG

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM25LB

Springfield Lyons Approach

CM26EB

Springfield Park Road

CM26PT

Brook End Road South

CM19XU

Montrose Road

CM26PB

Cuton Lane

CM26PJ

Stanley Rise

CM26SB

Henniker Gate

CM26UZ

Mitton Vale

CM992BG

Montrose Road

CM992FU

Montrose Road

CM19AW

Montrose Road

CM26TX

Montrose Road

CM26ZZ

Montrose Road

CM992AF

Montrose Road

CM992DZ

Montrose Road

CM19QF

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ET

Shelley Road

CM26YR

Kingsford Drive

CM19HQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26HL

Chaucer Road

CM26TD

Chelmer Village Way

CM26TG

Grafton Place

CM26TW

Cook Place

CM26UN

Suffolk Drive

CM992AB

Montrose Road

CM992GG

Montrose Road

CM19PH

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26AB

Chelmer Road

CM26HD

Navigation Road

CM26PW

Greenwood Close

CM26QL

Blacklock

CM26UU

Salter Place

CM26XP

Peers Square

CM19UH

Montrose Road

CM19UQ

Montrose Road

CM33WP

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992EQ

Montrose Road

CM992ER

Montrose Road

CM26QP

Chelmer Village Way

CM26XR

Berkely Drive

CM992AW

Montrose Road

CM992EY

Montrose Road

CM11LX

Montrose Road

CM26PG

Walford Place

CM992EU

Montrose Road

CM26DR

St Margarets Road

CM26DY

Chelmer Road

CM26EH

Springfield Park Lane

CM26HG

Hill Road

CM26HT

Hill Crescent

CM26PE

Howard Drive

CM992GH

Montrose Road

CM11EL

Montrose Road

CM19YE

Montrose Road

CM26EN

Springfield Park Avenue

CM26UX

Pollards Green

CM26XW

Buckingham Court

CM19QL

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26HS

Trinity Road

CM26ND

Navigation Road

CM26NL

Barnes Mill Road

CM26UR

Goddard Way

CM992FN

Montrose Road

CM992XH

Montrose Road

CM26DQ

Sandford Road

CM26ES

Shelley Road

CM33YA

Montrose Road

CM17RL

Arbour Lane

CM19NY

Montrose Road

CM25AS

Lonebarn Link

CM992EE

Montrose Road

CM17RE

Llewellyn Close

CM19HS

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26QJ

Petrebrook

CM992AS

Montrose Road

CM26PF

Curzon Way

CM26WN

Montrose Road

CM992AR

Montrose Road

CM17RA

Springfield Road

CM26DP

Kingston Avenue

CM26DU

Regency Close

CM26US

Ramshaw Drive

CM992XA

Montrose Road

CM19AY

Montrose Road

CM26PY

Argyll Road

Data Sources

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