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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 very low crime levels, with around 48 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
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
22.78(-27%)
Shoplifting
6.53(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-28%)
Other theft
4.24(-24%)
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 £370,000 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
Detached11£500,000
Flats4£182,500
Semi-Detached17£442,500
Terraced19£336,700

10 years median price trend in Galleywood

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

All postcodes in Galleywood

CM28SF

Parklands Way

CM28NT

Keene Way

CM28QL

The Street

CM28QU

Rignals Lane

CM28PB

Cannon Leys

CM28QP

Ponds Road

CM28RS

Barnard Road

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.