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Great Leighs & the Walthams

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About

Great Leighs & the Walthams are rural villages located in the Chelmsford district of Essex. The area is known for its open countryside, farmland, and historic landmarks such as the 12th-century St Mary’s Church in Great Leighs. The villages offer a quiet, community-focused lifestyle while being within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, catering to residents' daily needs.

The Walthams—comprising Great Waltham, Little Waltham, and Chatham Green—are situated along the River Chelmer. The area features walking trails, including the Flitch Way, a former railway line turned footpath. Great Leighs is home to Chelmsford City Racecourse, a notable attraction for horse racing enthusiasts. With good transport links to the A131 and A130, the villages provide a balance of rural living and accessibility to larger towns.

Area overview

On average Great Leighs & the Walthams has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £52,500 per year. There are 5 schools in Great Leighs & the Walthams: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Leighs & the Walthams Population
9,861
Population density
177.7 per km²

Demographics

British
8,255
83.7%
Indian
335
3.4%
Other White
286
2.9%
African
192
1.95%
Other Asian
109
1.11%
Total population: 9,863

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,487
38.3%
Owns outright
1,204
31.01%
Other social rented
587
15.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
313
8.06%
Shared ownership
119
3.06%
Total households: 3,883

Property prices in Great Leighs & the Walthams

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £528,500 in Great Leighs & the Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,925,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£577,500
Flats9£240,000
Semi-Detached21£480,000
Terraced10£340,000

10 years price trend in Great Leighs & the Walthams

All postcodes in Great Leighs & the Walthams

CM33LJ

Back Lane

CM33LP

Sorrell Close

CM33NJ

Longs Lane

CM33NX

Brook Hill

CM16BY

Centenary Way

CM31JN

Great Leighs & the Walthams

CM31EL

Mashbury Road

CM31FL

Radcliffe Way

CM31NG

Coopers Lane

CM31NR

Main Road

CM33GF

Belsteads Farm Lane

CM33LA

Essex Regiment Way
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.