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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£443
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £425K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £443 per square foot) in Chelmer Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelmer Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£480,000£433
Semi-Detached24£400,000£427
Terraced48£343,500£472
Flats26£215,000£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelmer Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmer Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£180,000£317,500£275,000
2017£415,000£198,750£325,000£280,000
2018£422,500£198,975£325,500£290,000
2019£450,000£209,000£357,500£295,000
2020£475,000£205,000£334,750£293,000
2021£490,000£200,000£372,500£315,000
2022£547,500£213,500£371,250£330,000
2023£535,500£210,000£365,000£351,500
2024£456,500£200,000£380,000£326,250
2025£486,250£217,000£388,500£350,000
2026£460,000£212,000£440,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmer Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmer Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359£341£360£390
2017£397£360£393£405
2018£374£380£403£395
2019£380£375£376£397
2020£396£363£398£446
2021£426£368£425£424
2022£470£410£473£498
2023£469£387£437£471
2024£449£403£460£473
2025£427£389£422£472
2026£470£370£445£458
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmer Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelmer Village in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.