What's the Chelmsford Rural West population and density?

Chelmsford Rural West population is 3,200 with density 53.9 per km².

How many households are in Chelmsford Rural West?

There are 1,276 households in Chelmsford Rural West

What home types are most common in Chelmsford Rural West?

Housing mix: detached 51.7%, semi-detached 33.8%.

What are house prices in Chelmsford Rural West?

Based on 23 recent sales, the median price is £570,000.

How much social housing is near Chelmsford Rural West?

About 7.5% across the Chelmsford Rural West area.

How safe is Chelmsford Rural West?

Crime level in Chelmsford Rural West is moderate with about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Chelmsford Rural West?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 16355 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Chelmsford Rural West?

Average resident income is about £47,210 per year.

What are prices by property type in Chelmsford Rural West?

Latest medians: Detached £783,750, Semi-detached £461,250, Terraced £360,000, Flats £220,000.

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Q: What schools in Chelmsford Rural West and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Chelmsford Rural West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Chelmsford Rural West is a ward located on the western outskirts of Chelmsford, Essex. It covers a mix of countryside and suburban areas, with open fields and farmland alongside residential developments. The ward includes villages such as Great Baddow and parts of Galleywood, offering a blend of rural and semi-urban living. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to the needs of residents.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A12 and A414 providing easy access to Chelmsford city centre and beyond. Public transport options include bus routes linking the ward to nearby towns and the city. Green spaces like Galleywood Common and the River Chelmer provide opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while remaining close to the amenities of a larger urban centre.

Area overview

On average Chelmsford Rural West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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 of residents in Chelmsford Rural West is £47,210 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).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

7.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chelmsford Rural West Population

3,200

Population density

53.9 per km²

Demographics

British

2,927

91.47%

Other White

2.75%

Indian

1.75%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.59%

Irish

0.5%

Total population: 3,200

Housing

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

3.22%

Total households: 1,275

Property prices in Chelmsford Rural West

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Chelmsford Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,010,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£783,750	£564,500	£608,125	£1,043,750	£1,614,000
Flats	2	£220,000	£175,000	£195,000	£245,000	£265,000
Semi-Detached	8	£461,250	£355,350	£385,250	£848,750	£1,112,500
Terraced	3	£360,000	£306,000	£330,000	£404,000	£439,200

10 years price trend in Chelmsford Rural West

All postcodes in Chelmsford Rural West

CM14GP

Woodhall Hill

CM14PB

The Street

CM14SX

Mashbury Road

CM13WS

Blackmore Road

CM14FN

Copperfield Road

CM14TR

Mashbury Road

CM31HE

The Street

CM13RE

Nathan's Lane

CM14SE

Barrack Road

CM14LJ

Salt's Green

CM14LQ

Farmbridge End Road

CM14LT

Boyton Hall Lane

CM13PZ

Highwood Road

CM14NB

Hoe Street

CM14PA

Church Green

CM14PP

Fountain Road

CM31JA

Grange Road

CM14FT

Clover Drive

CM14NP

Radley Green Road

CM14PQ

Mill Close

CM14TA

Woodhall Hill

CM14TT

Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey

CM14UA

Mashbury Road

CM31JD

Pleshey Road

CM40LR

Bassett's Lane

CM13QP

Blackmore Road

CM14NL

Skreens Park Road

CM14TG

Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey

CM14TP

Mashbury Road

CM40PR

Mapletree Lane

CM13QL

Cock Lane

CM13SG

Gravelly Lane

CM14SB

Wares Road

CM14FP

Copperfield Road

CM14PE

Skreens Park Road

CM31FJ

Pleshey Road

CM14RZ

Wares Road

CM13QG

Highwood Road

CM13QU

Ingatestone Road

CM13RA

Ingatestone Road

CM13SP

Ongar Road

CM13QH

Highwood Road

CM13QJ

Blackmore Road

CM14NS

Stonehill Road

CM14NW

Radley Green Road

CM31HB

The Street

CM13QE

Highwood Road

CM13RB

Cock Lane

CM50SX

Skreens Park Road

CM14LY

Hoe Street

CM14RX

Souther Cross Road

CM13QR

Blackmore Road

CM14GS

Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey

CM13FF

Highwood Road

CM14PU

Chelmsford Road

CM14TE

Mashbury Road

CM31HA

The Street

CM31HH

Woolmers Mead

CM31HL

Back Lane

CM14SH

Mill Road

CM14BB

Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey

CM14LE

Salt's Green

CM14TF

Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey

CM14TS

Mashbury Road

CM14TZ

Mashbury Road

CM31HQ

Back Lane

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