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Chelmsford Rural West

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About

Chelmsford Rural West ward encompasses a large area of open countryside and farmland on the western fringe of the city. It includes the villages of Great Leighs, Little Leighs, and parts of the Chignals, with a landscape characterised by fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodland. The terrain is generally flat, typical of this part of Essex, with the River Ter flowing through the northern section.

The area is primarily agricultural, with a number of working farms and historic country houses. The village of Great Leighs is known for its racecourse, a major local employer and venue. Community life is centred on the village halls, churches, and public houses in the settlements, with limited local services. The ward is bordered by the A131 and A130 roads, which provide key transport links.

Area overview

On average Chelmsford Rural West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelmsford Rural West is £62,131 per year. There are 2 schools in Chelmsford Rural West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chelmsford Rural West is home to around 3,200 people, with a population density of about 53.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelmsford Rural West Population
3,200
Population density
53.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.88(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.56(-43%)
Other theft
5(-10%)
Burglary
4.38(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,927
91.47%
Other White
88
2.75%
Indian
56
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.59%
Irish
16
0.5%
Total population: 3,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
871
33.09%
Level 3 (A level)
458
17.4%
No qualifications
431
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
410
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
275
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,632

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
542
42.51%
Owns with a mortgage
438
34.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
9.33%
Other social rented
104
8.16%
Other forms of private rent
41
3.22%
Total households: 1,275

Property prices in Chelmsford Rural West

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in Chelmsford Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelmsford Rural West 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 Chelmsford Rural West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£935,000
Flats2£220,000
Semi-Detached9£380,000
Terraced2£404,000

10 years median price trend in Chelmsford Rural West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West.

All postcodes in Chelmsford Rural West

CM13RE

Nathans Lane

CM14RZ

Wares Road

CM14RG

Chelmsford Rural West

CM13QZ

Metsons Lane

CM14PR

Salt's Green

CM14SF

Barrack Road

CM14TD

Whitelead Cottages

CM14NA

Green Lane

CM14TY

The Green

CM14RR

Mill Road

CM40LS

Radley Green Road

CM14GR

Chignal Road

CM14LR

Vicarage Close

CM14SD

Barrack Road

CM13QW

Loves Green

CM14FL

The Larthings

CM14PG

Mill Close

CM14LB

The Street

CM14QJ

Clatterford End

CM13SJ

Kingscourt Cottages

CM14FW

Foxglove Avenue

CM14NH

Tye Hall Chase

CM14NY

Vicarage Road

CM40PY

Chelmsford Road

CM14QH

Hayron's Lane

CM14RU

Fountain Road

CM14TJ

Fox Road

CM31HF

Pump Lane

CM40LT

Radley Green Road

CM13RQ

Sparrows Close

CM14SJ

Old Croft Close

CM14PH

Stonehill Road

CM14LD

Boyton Cross Lane

CM14LL

Salt's Green

CM14LZ

Green Lane

CM14NN

Skreens Park Road

CM14PF

Stonehill Road

CM14PD

The Street

CM14SU

Woodhall Hill

CM13RD

Nathans Lane

CM13SL

Chapel Lane

CM14NJ

Elm Lane

CM40LX

Ongar Road

CM14FY

Hawthorn Crescent

CM14LH

Bishops Stortford Road

CM14ST

Woodhall Hill

CM31HJ

Back Lane

CM14TQ

Small Shoes Hill

CM14LS

Boyton Cross

CM14NX

St Michaels Drive

CM13SR

Ongar Road

CM14NT

St Michaels Drive

CM31JE

Pleshey Road

CM31JG

Vicarage Road

CM14TX

Mashbury Road

CM31HN

Barrack Road

CM14LP

Boyton Cross

CM14RY

Farmbridge End

CM14SG

Bedfords Hill

CM14RS

Mill Road

CM14SQ

Chelmsford Rural West

CM31JF

Rooters Hill

CM13RG

Ingram Cottages

CM14SY

Chignal Road

CM31JQ

Rolphy Green

CM14NU

St Michaels Drive

CM31HG

The Street

CM14YY

Mill View Court

CM13PX

Highwood Road

CM13QY

Ingatestone Road

CM14LN

Boyton Hall Lane

CM14LX

Hoe Street

CM14NR

Stonehill Road

CM14RP

Mill Road

CM14NZ

Church Green

CM14QA

School Road

CM40LU

Colley Bridge Lane

CM13QD

Highwood Road

CM13QT

Ingatestone Road

CM14LG

Chalk End

CM31HD

Pump Lane

CM14LF

Bishops Stortford Road

CM13SH

Brick Cottages

CM14LU

Bishops Stortford Road

CM14LW

Boyton Hall Lane

CM13RH

Bucknells Mead

CM13SN

Wyses Road

CM14SL

Mill Road

CM31JB

Pleshey Road

CM14RL

Hayron's Lane

CM14SA

Newarks Road

CM14TB

Woodhall Hill

CM13QF

Writtle Park

CM14FU

Elder Close

CM14RT

School Road

CM14TN

Mashbury Road

CM14SS

Chignal Road

CM14SZ

Chignal Road

CM14TW

Mashbury Road

CM13QS

Ingatestone Road

Data Sources

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