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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 53 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
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

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 in Chelmsford Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 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
Semi-Detached12£380,000
Terraced2£557,500
Detached11£875,000

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

CM14TE

Mashbury Road

CM14TD

Whitelead Cottages

CM13SH

Brick Cottages

CM14PE

The Street

CM13SG

Gravelly Lane

CM14LN

Boyton Hall Lane

CM14NX

St Michaels Drive

CM14TR

Mashbury Road

CM31HH

Woolmers Mead

CM14TA

Woodhall Hill

CM31HJ

Back Lane

CM40LR

Horsfrith Park Cottages

CM13QR

Blackmore Road

CM31JD

Pleshey Road

CM13QG

Loves Green

CM14TG

Chelmsford Rural West

CM14ST

Woodhall Hill

CM14FL

The Larthings

CM14LZ

Green Lane

CM14LL

Salt's Green

CM31JF

Rooters Hill

CM31HL

Back Lane

CM14BB

Chelmsford Rural West

CM14LG

Chalk End

CM14NW

Radley Green Road

CM13QF

Writtle Park

CM14TF

Chelmsford Rural West

CM14LE

Boyton Cross Lane

CM14UA

Mashbury Road

CM14SY

Chignal Road

CM14LD

Boyton Cross Lane

CM14QJ

Clatterford End

CM14NN

Skreens Park Road

CM13QH

Loves Green

CM14SA

Newarks Road

CM13QE

Highwood Road

CM13SL

Chapel Lane

CM14RY

Farmbridge End

CM13QL

Cock Lane

CM14TY

The Green

CM14FP

Spindle Wood

CM14SB

Winchmore Hill

CM14LT

Batemans Cottages

CM13RE

Nathans Lane

CM31HB

Bury Road

CM13PX

Highwood Road

CM13SN

Wyses Road

CM14SL

Mill Road

CM31JB

Pleshey Road

CM14GP

Woodhall Hill

CM14TN

Mashbury Road

CM13QS

Ingatestone Road

CM13WS

Metsons Lane

CM14RS

Mill Road

CM13SJ

Kingscourt Cottages

CM14LS

Boyton Cross

CM31HQ

The Street

CM14SS

Chignal Road

CM14SH

Tye Green

CM14RP

Mill Road

CM13RQ

Sparrows Close

CM14NP

Stonehill Road

CM13QT

Ingatestone Road

CM14PR

Salt's Green

CM14SJ

Old Croft Close

CM14RU

Fountain Road

Data Sources

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