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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.

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.