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About

Marconi ward is situated in the north of Chelmsford, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. The neighbourhood includes numerous local parks and green spaces, such as Marconi Ponds, which provide walking routes and areas for recreation. Its layout is characterised by quiet, suburban streets and cul-de-sacs, serving a settled community with good access to local schools and everyday amenities.

The area is historically linked to the city's engineering past, taking its name from the nearby former Marconi Company factories. This industrial heritage is subtly acknowledged in local street names and the presence of some converted buildings. Public transport connections offer routes into Chelmsford city centre, while the nearby A12 provides a major road link for the wider region.

Area overview

On average Marconi has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marconi is £60,658 per year. There are 4 schools in Marconi: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marconi is home to around 8,762 people, with a population density of about 6,134.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marconi Population
8,762
Population density
6,134.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.66(+89%)
Shoplifting
15.52(+118%)
Public order
10.73(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.93(-14%)
Other theft
9.13(+64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,831
66.57%
Other White
756
8.63%
Indian
483
5.51%
African
356
4.06%
Other Asian
192
2.19%
Total population: 8,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,989
41.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
19.51%
No qualifications
948
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
569
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,076
29.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
27.7%
Other social rented
710
19.2%
Owns outright
590
15.96%
Social rents from council
144
3.9%
Total households: 3,697

Property prices in Marconi

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marconi 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 Marconi over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£672,500
Flats45£230,000
Semi-Detached13£418,000
Terraced40£367,500

10 years median price trend in Marconi

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marconi.

All postcodes in Marconi

CM19SQ

Marconi

CM11JE

Marconi

CM12GE

Mace Walk

CM11RE

Rectory Lane

CM11RR

Rectory Lane

CM12QL

Rainsford Road

CM12QW

Rainsford Lane

CM12XH

Kings Road

CM19TF

Marconi

CM11EW

Broomfield Road

CM11RY

Broomfield Road

CM11SY

Broomfield Road

CM12BB

Kings Road

CM19SH

Fairfield Road

CM11SJ

Broomfield Road

CM11SR

Ransomes Way

CM12RH

Primrose Hill

CM19TE

Marconi

CM11AW

Brook Street

CM19WB

Marconi

CM11RF

Rectory Lane

CM12BD

Kings Road

CM19SL

Marconi

CM11QG

Glebe Road

CM19SA

Marconi

CM19SF

Marconi

CM12GD

Richardson Place

CM12WS

Rainsford Road

CM11BY

Dunn Side

CM11GS

Marconi Plaza

CM12RA

Wheatfield Way

CM19ST

Marconi

CM11SN

Broomfield Road

CM19TA

Marconi

CM11FW

Coval Lane

CM11QR

Marconi

CM11LR

Marconi Road

CM11TR

Marconi

CM14JJ

Eastern Crescent

CM12GF

Ridgewell Avenue

CM11QQ

Becketts Court

CM12QN

Rainsford Road

CM19SP

Marconi

CM14HW

Merlin Place

CM11QS

Railway Street

CM11SF

Westfield Avenue

CM11UE

Durrant Court

CM11GZ

Marconi

CM12AH

Dixon Avenue

CM12XJ

Rainsford Road

CM11PH

New Street

CM12PF

Rainsford Road

CM19SR

Marconi

CM19SW

Marconi

CM11AU

Cunard Square

CM11JA

Duke Street

CM11PN

Brook Street

CM11QP

Steamer Terrace

CM12AB

Park Avenue

CM12PL

Rainsford Road

CM11QD

Marconi Road

CM19SD

Marconi

CM11SS

Broomfield Road

CM12AJ

Warwick Square

CM12AQ

Dixon Avenue

CM12UY

Rainsford Road

CM12XL

Rainsford Road

CM14JH

Eastern Crescent

CM19SB

Marconi

CM11GR

Viaduct Road

CM11HY

Duke Street

CM14JB

Tennyson Road

CM11SW

Broomfield Road

CM12PJ

Rainsford Avenue

CM11RS

Glebe Road

CM11TA

New Street

CM12RB

Wheatfield Way

CM19SG

Marconi

CM11TS

Viaduct Road

CM12RQ

Primrose Hill

CM12DF

West Avenue

CM12DG

Squirrells Court

CM12PW

Tower Avenue

CM14NF

Camelot Close

CM11SQ

Alan Cherry Drive

CM12BE

Kings Road

CM12DD

West Avenue

CM12XD

Cedar Avenue West

CM11DL

Dunn Side

CM12QJ

Rainsford Road

CM12QF

Rainsford Road

CM12QH

Cedar Avenue

CM11AG

Watson Heights

CM11PP

New Street

CM11UQ

Brook Street

CM14HZ

Tennyson Road

CM11JG

Fairfield Road

CM12AN

North Avenue

CM12DB

West Avenue

CM12RN

Andrews Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.