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Chelmsford

About

Chelmsford is a district located in Essex, in the East of England. It serves as the county town of Essex and is situated approximately 30 miles northeast of London. The district includes the city of Chelmsford, which gained city status in 2012, along with surrounding villages and rural areas. It is well-connected by road and rail, with direct train links to London Liverpool Street.

The area features a mix of urban and green spaces, including parks like Hylands Park and the River Chelmer. Chelmsford has a range of shopping and dining options, centered around the High Street and Bond Street. The district is also home to Anglia Ruskin University and several historical landmarks, such as Chelmsford Cathedral. Its economy includes retail, education, and light industry, with a growing focus on technology and innovation.

Area overview

On average Chelmsford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chelmsford is £51,862 per year. There are 88 schools in Chelmsford: 57 primary (5 Outstanding and 45 Good) and 11 secondary (3 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

11.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chelmsford Population

181,523

Population density

535.9 per km²

Demographics

British

150,758

83.05%

Other White

8,005

4.41%

Indian

4,728

2.6%

African

3,373

1.86%

Other Asian

1,820

Total population: 181,523

Housing

Owns outright

27,057

35.88%

Owns with a mortgage

25,691

34.07%

Private landlord or letting agency

10,479

13.9%

Other social rented

8,398

11.14%

Social rents from council

1,619

2.15%

Total households: 75,401

Property prices in Chelmsford

Based on 2,257 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Chelmsford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £3,275,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	664	£588,750	£380,000	£479,500	£750,500	£1,250,000
Flats	431	£215,000	£96,000	£175,500	£256,500	£342,500
Semi-Detached	658	£420,000	£310,000	£365,000	£490,000	£656,200
Terraced	504	£358,750	£235,375	£317,000	£405,000	£500,850

10 years price trend in Chelmsford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail