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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £460K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Great Baddow South & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Baddow South & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£619,556£447
Semi-Detached40£413,750£425
Terraced27£345,000£395
Flats24£230,000£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Baddow South & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Baddow South & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£185,500£357,000£288,750
2017£499,995£210,000£350,000£303,000
2018£510,000£205,000£367,500£300,000
2019£455,500£212,000£356,250£287,000
2020£535,000£198,000£360,000£300,000
2021£540,625£218,000£395,000£310,000
2022£665,000£230,000£447,500£370,000
2023£543,000£222,500£400,000£345,000
2024£557,500£230,000£415,000£367,500
2025£587,500£225,000£430,500£340,500
2026£672,500£230,000£420,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Baddow South & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Baddow South & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£335£348£319
2017£374£332£352£334
2018£344£342£370£333
2019£395£331£393£320
2020£378£341£361£327
2021£397£345£381£348
2022£427£378£434£399
2023£418£374£436£348
2024£444£344£445£398
2025£432£352£419£392
2026£495£391£454£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Baddow South & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Baddow South & West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Great Baddow South & West

Is Great Baddow South & West safe?

Great Baddow South & West records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Great Baddow South & West?

The median sale price in Great Baddow South & West is £375,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Great Baddow South & West?

Great Baddow South & West has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Great Baddow South & West?

Great Baddow South & West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Great Baddow South & West sits around rank 16,911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Great Baddow South & West?

The average household income in Great Baddow South & West is around £59,579 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.