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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

CM26XP

Peers Square

CM26XJ

Binley Road

CM992XA

Montrose Road

CM26QE

Sheppard Drive

CM26PB

Cuton Lane

CM19TX

Montrose Road

CM26HT

Hill Crescent

CM26HG

Hill Road

CM992XN

Montrose Road

CM11BB

Montrose Road

CM26UQ

Caswell Mews

CM992FT

Montrose Road

CM992FU

Montrose Road

CM26EE

Springfield Park Road

CM992DH

Montrose Road

CM26TY

Burton Place

CM26WN

Montrose Road

CM26BB

Cavendish Gardens

CM992FB

Montrose Road

CM19GU

Montrose Road

CM26DH

Sandford Road

CM17RF

Dalrymple Close

CM26TE

Montrose Road

CM11LB

Montrose Road

CM26QN

Fulcher Avenue

CM26DF

Sandford Road

CM26XU

Cusak Road

CM19LA

Montrose Road

CM26SJ

Jenner Mead

CM19NU

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM19DH

Montrose Road

CM992GQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26ND

Navigation Road

CM19AS

Montrose Road

CM26UP

Fawkner Close

CM992DE

Montrose Road

CM26UY

Kerby Rise

CM26ZZ

Montrose Road

CM26EP

Byron Road

CM26DR

St Margarets Road

CM992EY

Montrose Road

CM26DL

Kingston Crescent

CM26PP

Hopkins Close

CM26TZ

Bankart Lane

CM26PN

Eastern Approach

CM19HS

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM11EL

Montrose Road

CM992BA

Montrose Road

CM26SE

Clarence Close

CM26EF

Springfield Park Parade

CM11JZ

Montrose Road

CM992AG

Montrose Road

CM992UQ

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26EU

Morris Road

CM19ZB

Montrose Road

CM26EH

Springfield Park Lane

CM992DX

Montrose Road

CM26ED

Springfield Park Road

CM992WQ

Montrose Road

CM992AS

Montrose Road

CM26YP

Portway

CM26EL

Springfield Park Avenue

CM19PG

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM992XG

Montrose Road

CM992AR

Montrose Road

CM26HW

Hill Road

CM992ED

Montrose Road

CM992EP

Montrose Road

CM25LB

Springfield Lyons Approach

CM33YA

Montrose Road

CM992FX

Montrose Road

CM26EG

Springfield Park Lane

CM26EJ

Yarwood Road

CM992DG

Montrose Road

CM19BY

Montrose Road

CM25LG

Colchester Road

CM26TB

Atholl Road

CM19EQ

Montrose Road

CM26PE

Howard Drive

CM26QQ

Herringham Green

CM19XU

Montrose Road

CM26QG

Aldridge Close

CM992XL

Montrose Road

CM26GE

Montrose Road

CM992EQ

Montrose Road

CM992YA

Montrose Road

CM26SQ

Pocklington Close

CM26AA

Chelmer Road

CM19ZN

Montrose Road

CM11LX

Montrose Road

CM26US

Ramshaw Drive

CM19ZA

Montrose Road

CM992GD

Montrose Road

CM25AR

Chelmer Village Way

CM19PW

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

CM26PL

Stanley Rise

CM992ET

Montrose Road

CM26QW

Wilshire Avenue

CM26AB

Chelmer Road

CM992EU

Montrose Road

Data Sources

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