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About

Galleywood is a residential ward located on the southwestern edge of Chelmsford. It is characterised by its elevated position on a ridge of land, with much of its housing consisting of post-war developments and suburban estates. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its geography provides views over the surrounding Chelmer Valley.

The community is centred around the historic Galleywood Common, a large area of open heathland used for horse racing since the 18th century. This common land, with its racecourse and stables, defines the area's identity and provides significant green space. Local facilities include schools, sports clubs, and the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, which stands prominently on the common's edge.

Area overview

On average Galleywood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% 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 5,662 people, with a population density of about 632.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Galleywood Population
5,662
Population density
632.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.44(-10%)
Burglary
5.48(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-19%)
Other theft
4.42(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.24(-63%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,046
89.1%
Other White
201
3.55%
Indian
65
1.15%
African
62
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.67%
Total population: 5,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,328
28.88%
No qualifications
846
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
770
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
16.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 4,598

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,003
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
721
30.04%
Other social rented
358
14.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
180
7.5%
Social rents from council
98
4.08%
Total households: 2,400

Property prices in Galleywood

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Galleywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £940,000.

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
Semi-Detached17£447,500
Detached14£587,500
Terraced16£343,350
Flats4£182,500

10 years median price trend in Galleywood

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

All postcodes in Galleywood

CM28QT

Rignals Lane

CM28LZ

Deadmans Lane

CM28RZ

Markland Close

CM28QW

Chaplin Close

CM28RR

Barnard Road

CM28SJ

West Lawn

CM28JR

Stock Road

CM28WA

Home Mead

CM28SG

St Michaels Walk

CM28ND

Watchouse Road

CM28LT

Watchouse Road

CM28NG

Watchouse Road

CM28RH

Skinners Lane

CM28PB

Cannon Leys

CM28SE

Houblon Drive

CM28RD

Russets

CM28JX

The Common

CM28PZ

Glebe View

CM28RE

Rignals Lane

Data Sources

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