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Great Baddow South & West

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About

Great Baddow South & West is a residential suburb situated on the southern side of the River Chelmer, directly across from the city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets. It is served by local shopping parades providing everyday essentials, with larger retail options a short drive away. The neighbourhood is functional and well-connected, with regular bus links into Chelmsford.

The geography is defined by the river to the north and expansive open farmland to the south and west. A network of footpaths, including those along the riverbank and through the adjacent Baddow Meads, provides access to green space. The area is anchored by the historic Great Baddow parish church, which stands apart from the main residential zones, offering a distinct focal point amidst the modern development.

Area overview

On average Great Baddow South & West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Baddow South & West is £59,579 per year. There are 5 schools in Great Baddow South & West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Baddow South & West is home to around 9,891 people, with a population density of about 3,342.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Baddow South & West Population
9,891
Population density
3,342.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.53(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.66(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-19%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(+1%)
Other theft
3.64(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,307
83.99%
Other White
396
4%
Indian
203
2.05%
African
172
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
113
1.14%
Total population: 9,890

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,408
30.19%
No qualifications
1,489
18.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,354
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,160
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
900
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 7,975

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,283
30.05%
Owns outright
1,245
29.16%
Other social rented
983
23.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
11.08%
Social rents from council
174
4.08%
Total households: 4,269

Property prices in Great Baddow South & West

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 in Great Baddow South & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Baddow South & West 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 Great Baddow South & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£421,000
Terraced26£350,000
Detached24£612,056
Flats33£225,000

10 years median price trend in Great Baddow South & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Baddow South & West.

All postcodes in Great Baddow South & West

CM28DJ

Galleywood Road

CM28JG

Heycroft Way

CM27LS

Bramwoods Road

CM27JT

Pump Hill

CM28HZ

Vicarage Lane

CM29SQ

Great Baddow West

CM28NA

Deadman's Lane

CM28YU

Gardeners

CM29UB

Dorset Avenue

CM28EE

Pitt Chase

CM28YT

Galleywood Road

CM28EX

Readers Court

CM28ED

Craiston Way

CM28JE

The Westerings

CM28HD

Dorset Avenue

CM29TJ

Beehive Lane

CM27NH

Meadgate Avenue

CM27NG

Meadgate Avenue

CM28EY

Dorset Avenue

CM29JY

Great Baddow West

CM28YX

Purbeck Court

CM29RY

Duffield Road

CM27NF

Meadgate Avenue

CM27JG

Seabrook Road

CM27NT

Longmore Avenue

CM29TT

Grosvenor Close

CM28DS

Bells Chase

CM29UF

Noakes Avenue

CM29RF

Chelmerton Avenue

CM27UQ

Chelwater

CM29SF

Jackson Place

CM29TR

Loftin Way

CM28LU

Great Baddow West

CM29RG

Canford Close

CM29GY

Bawden Way

CM28DU

Hollywood Close

CM29TF

Bramley Place

CM29UQ

Dorset Avenue

CM28LY

Deadman's Lane

CM27LE

Church Street

CM27QT

New Road

CM29FP

Pearl Square

CM28SW

Shropshire Close

CM29UA

Dorset Avenue

CM27JF

Seabrook Road

CM28JH

Heycroft Way

CM27LP

Whitehouse Crescent

CM28JL

Millers Croft

CM28JN

The Spires

CM28GE

Craiston Mews

CM27JL

Johnson Road

CM28DN

Galleywood Road

CM27NJ

Meadgate Avenue

CM29RZ

Duffield Road

CM28DE

Woodstock Place

CM29QR

Baddow Road

CM29RX

Beehive Lane

CM27NS

Mascalls Way

CM27HN

High Street

CM29RJ

Regal Close

CM28HN

West Hanningfield Road

CM29SH

Beehive Lane

CM28DZ

Pertwee Drive

CM29TY

Avenue Road

CM29QP

Great Baddow East

CM28EL

Gowers Avenue

CM29SB

Sawkins Avenue

CM29GH

Harberd Tye

CM28EQ

St Marys Close

CM27ND

Meadgate Avenue

CM29QW

Baddow Road

CM29TW

Loftin Way

CM28HQ

Maltings Road

CM28JF

West Hanningfield Road

CM28JP

Park View Crescent

CM27QU

Barclay Close

CM28HX

Park View Crescent

CM28EG

St Marys Close

CM29RU

Westbourne Grove

CM29RR

The Ridings

CM29TX

Fairway

CM29UE

Rothmans Avenue

CM27LH

Meadgate Avenue

CM28NB

Galleywood Road

CM27JS

Bell Street

CM28EW

Noakes Avenue

CM28JJ

Worcester Court

CM27LQ

Meadgate Avenue

CM27LW

Whitehouse Crescent

CM27UR

Chelwater

CM28JA

Vicarage Lane

CM28JT

Vicarage Lane

CM28EP

Noakes Avenue

CM29GJ

Harberd Tye

CM29SJ

Beehive Lane

CM28DT

Bells Chase

CM28EB

Craiston Way

CM27FP

Friars Close

CM29SD

Sawkins Gardens

CM29TN

Loftin Way

Data Sources

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