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About

Galleywood sits on the southwestern edge of Chelmsford, characterised by its elevated position on a ridge of land. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to more modern estates, set among numerous green spaces and woodland. Its layout is defined by the long, curved high street that follows the historic ridgeway route.

A prominent local landmark is the Galleywood Common, a large area of heathland and a designated County Wildlife Site. The common is home to a historic racecourse, with its grandstand a notable feature in the landscape, adding a distinct character not commonly found in suburban parishes.

Area overview

On average Galleywood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Galleywood is £68,752 per year. There are 3 schools in Galleywood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Galleywood is home to around 7,049 people, with a population density of about 596.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Galleywood Population
7,049
Population density
596.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.29(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-52%)
Shoplifting
5.25(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-36%)
Other theft
3.69(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,294
89.29%
Other White
238
3.38%
Indian
88
1.25%
African
69
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
50
0.71%
Total population: 7,049

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,725
29.91%
No qualifications
994
17.24%
Level 3 (A level)
991
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 5,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,285
43.4%
Owns with a mortgage
936
31.61%
Other social rented
377
12.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
7.36%
Social rents from council
99
3.34%
Total households: 2,961

Property prices in Galleywood

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Galleywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Galleywood 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 Galleywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£570,000
Flats4£182,500
Semi-Detached18£445,000
Terraced20£338,350

10 years median price trend in Galleywood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Galleywood.

All postcodes in Galleywood

CM27SX

Brook Lane

CM28NL

Brook Lane

CM28BX

Galleywood Road

CM28NS

Keene Way

CM28QD

Milligans Chase

CM28QE

Avila Chase

CM28QT

Rignals Lane

CM28XT

Swallow Path

CM28LT

Watchouse Road

CM28PU

Watchouse Road

CM28ND

Watchouse Road

CM28NY

Lyon Close

CM28PY

Pyms Road

CM28SQ

Spring Rise

CM28WD

James Croft

CM28YA

Brograve Close

CM28NQ

Watchouse Road

CM28BT

Galleywood Road

CM28BY

Galleywood Road

CM28BZ

Galleywood Road

CM28PT

Watchouse Road

CM28QA

Pyms Road

CM28RN

Galleywood

CM28XY

Peregrine Drive

CM28BU

Galleywood Road

CM28SF

Parklands Way

CM28NT

Keene Way

CM28QL

The Street

CM28QU

Rignals Lane

CM28AB

Linnet Drive

CM28PB

Cannon Leys

CM28QP

Ponds Road

CM28RS

Barnard Road

CM28AP

Osprey Way

CM28JR

Stock Road

CM28RF

Leighams Road

CM28WA

Home Mead

CM28NN

Brook Lane

CM28RR

Barnard Road

CM28RX

Barnard Road

CM28JS

Stock Road

CM28SR

Barnard Road

CM28NF

Watchouse Road

CM28TN

The Common

CM28QW

Chaplin Close

CM28QG

Pyne Gate

Data Sources

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