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Great Baddow West

About

Great Baddow West is a residential ward situated on the southern side of the city of Chelmsford. It is primarily composed of suburban housing estates developed in the mid-to-late 20th century, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The area is bordered by the A130 to the west and includes the grounds of Great Baddow High School. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops on Longmead Avenue.

The landscape is characterised by numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets. A notable local feature is the presence of the 'Baddow Revels', a long-running annual community festival and fayre. Green space is provided by several small recreational grounds and playing fields. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the older village centre of Great Baddow to the east by the main Baddow Road.

Area overview

On average Great Baddow West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Baddow West is £59,579 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Baddow West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Great Baddow West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Great Baddow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£552,500	£419,250	£500,125	£686,500	£897,500
Flats	22	£227,498	£85,350	£182,500	£243,750	£260,950
Semi-Detached	28	£423,000	£337,275	£358,000	£475,000	£585,100
Terraced	12	£351,250	£303,850	£323,000	£406,375	£482,250

10 years median price trend in Great Baddow West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail