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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
53
Deprivation level
5/10
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
26.56(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-57%)
Other theft
5(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.38(0%)
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

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £913K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £426 per square foot) in Chelmsford Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£890,000£408
Terraced1£755,000£396
Semi-Detached9£380,000£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelmsford Rural West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£700,000£488,250£230,000
2017£697,498£380,000£315,000
2018£630,500£440,000£383,750
2019£637,000£475,001£334,000
2020£587,500£393,750£480,000
2021£685,000£440,000£359,999
2022£817,500£448,500£460,000
2023£735,000£450,000£400,000
2024£783,750£461,250£448,000
2025£905,000£380,000£557,500
2026£738,500£521,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368£324£321
2017£372£355£311
2018£369£381£389
2019£347£469£436
2020£391£412£338
2021£410£409£443
2022£430£451£429
2023£471£470£381
2024£475£465£350
2025£442£479£395
2026£410£428
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmsford Rural West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelmsford Rural West 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.