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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

CM14GJ

Glebe Meadow

CM14RN

Mill Road

CM14SX

Mashbury Road

CM14GP

Woodhall Hill

CM14PB

The Street

CM13WS

Metsons Lane

CM14TR

Mashbury Road

CM31HE

The Street

CM14FN

Dogrose Close

CM14LT

Batemans Cottages

CM14SE

Barrack Road

CM14LJ

Bishops Stortford Road

CM14LQ

Chalk End

CM13PZ

Highwood Road

CM14FT

Clover Drive

CM14NP

Stonehill Road

CM14TA

Woodhall Hill

CM40LR

Horsfrith Park Cottages

CM14NB

Vicarage Road

CM14PA

The Street

CM14PP

Fountain Road

CM31JA

Park Road

CM14PQ

Stonehill Road

CM14TT

Chignal Hall Lane

CM14UA

Mashbury Road

CM31JD

Pleshey Road

CM13QP

Blackmore Road

CM14NL

Skreens Park Road

CM14TG

Chelmsford Rural West

CM40PR

Mapletree Lane

CM14TP

Mashbury Road

CM14FP

Spindle Wood

CM13QL

Cock Lane

CM13SG

Gravelly Lane

CM14PE

The Street

CM14SB

Winchmore Hill

CM31FJ

Pleshey Road

CM13RA

Ingatestone Road

CM13SP

Ongar Road

CM13QG

Loves Green

CM13QU

Ingatestone Road

CM13QJ

Loves Green

CM14NS

Stonehill Road

CM14NW

Radley Green Road

CM13QH

Loves Green

CM31HB

Bury Road

CM13QE

Highwood Road

CM13RB

Cock Lane

CM50SX

Skreens Park Road

CM13QR

Blackmore Road

CM14GS

Chelmsford Rural West

CM14LY

Hoe Street

CM14RX

Souther Cross

CM31HA

The Street

CM31HH

Woolmers Mead

CM13FF

Woodland Way

CM14PU

Chelmsford Road

CM14TE

Mashbury Road

CM31HL

Back Lane

CM14SH

Tye Green

CM14TS

School View

CM14TZ

Mashbury Road

CM31HQ

The Street

CM14BB

Chelmsford Rural West

CM14LE

Boyton Cross Lane

CM14TF

Chelmsford Rural West

Data Sources

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