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About

Galleywood is a residential ward located in the southern part of Chelmsford, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from post-war homes to more modern developments. It features a village-like atmosphere with a central common, Galleywood Common, which provides green space and recreational opportunities. The ward includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and a library, catering to everyday needs.

Transport links are convenient, with the A12 and A414 providing road access to Chelmsford city centre and beyond. The area is served by several bus routes, and the nearest railway station is Chelmsford, approximately 3 miles away. Galleywood also has a strong community presence, with events often held at the local church and community centre. The ward balances suburban living with easy access to Chelmsford’s larger urban facilities.

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 of residents in Galleywood is £49,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Galleywood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Galleywood Population
5,662
Population density
632.3 per km²

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

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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Galleywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £830,000.

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
Detached13£500,000
Flats4£182,500
Semi-Detached18£445,000
Terraced24£345,000

10 years median price trend in Galleywood

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

All postcodes in Galleywood

CM28SF

Galleywood

CM28PB

Cannon Leys

CM28QL

Chaplin Close

CM28QU

Rignals Lane

CM28QP

Ponds Road

CM28QR

Twitten Lane

CM28RS

Barnard Road

CM28RF

Leighams Road

CM28WA

Home Mead

CM28JR

Stock Road

CM28JS

Stock Road

CM28SR

Barnard Road

CM28NF

Watchouse Road

CM28NN

Brook Lane

CM28RR

Barnard Road

CM28RX

Barnard Road

CM28TN

Mill Hill

CM28QG

Avila Chase

CM28QW

Chaplin Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.