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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 106 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
106
Deprivation level
6/10
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
56.04(+78%)
Shoplifting
16.66(+144%)
Public order
10.96(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-19%)
Other theft
8.9(+63%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Terraced39£360,000
Detached7£695,000
Flats55£227,500
Semi-Detached14£491,500

10 years median price trend in Marconi

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

All postcodes in Marconi

CM14JF

North Avenue

CM11HH

Well's Street

CM12BQ

The Green

CM11TA

New Street

CM14HW

Merlin Place

CM14NE

Arthur Court

CM12QW

Rainsford Lane

CM19SE

Marconi

CM11SS

Broomfield Road

CM12RE

Cramphorn Walk

CM12PZ

Rainsford Road

CM14JD

North Avenue

CM12GH

Wicks Place

CM11RE

Rectory Lane

CM11GU

Hoffmanns Way

CM11GN

Marconi Plaza

CM12GG

Goodier Road

CM19WB

Marconi

CM11PT

New Street

CM11JE

Marconi

CM12RD

Cramphorn Walk

CM19TG

Marconi

CM11SD

Broomfield Road

CM12QZ

Wheatfield Way

CM11RG

Henry Road

CM19ZZ

Marconi

CM12GD

Richardson Place

CM12QD

Rainsford Road

CM11BY

Dunn Side

CM11AG

Watson Heights

CM12PT

Valletta Close

CM19SR

Marconi

CM11TD

Coval Lane

CM11SH

Alan Cherry Drive

CM12WU

Nancy Edwards Place

CM19TB

Marconi

CM12XS

Admirals Walk

CM11QA

Bishop Road

CM12XH

Kings Road

CM12DD

West Avenue

CM11AW

Brook Street

CM12PW

Tower Avenue

CM11QE

Marconi Road

CM12RG

South Primrose Hill

CM19ST

Marconi

CM11LG

Bishop Hall Lane

CM12PE

School View Road

CM12WW

Cedar Avenue

CM11QD

Marconi Road

CM11GR

Viaduct Road

CM12AP

Ockelford Avenue

CM19SQ

Marconi

CM11SN

Broomfield Road

CM12AJ

Warwick Square

CM11RQ

Meadowside

CM14JH

Eastern Crescent

CM12WS

Rainsford Road

CM12PA

Maltese Road

CM12AE

Swiss Avenue

CM11JG

Fairfield Road

CM12UY

Rainsford Road

CM19SP

Marconi

CM12PD

Rainsford Road

CM11LR

Marconi Road

CM11RS

Glebe Road

CM12RF

South Primrose Hill

CM11GJ

Marconi Road

CM11RF

Rectory Lane

CM14JJ

Eastern Crescent

CM11JD

Marconi

CM11SQ

Alan Cherry Drive

CM19TA

Marconi

CM12GF

Ridgewell Avenue

CM12AB

Park Avenue

CM14NF

Camelot Close

CM12GE

Mace Walk

CM11RP

Bishop Hall Lane

CM19SF

Marconi

CM11AF

Watson Heights

CM11SY

Broomfield Road

CM19SG

Marconi

CM11QP

Steamer Terrace

CM11SJ

Broomfield Road

CM11QS

Railway Street

CM19SZ

Marconi

CM12QF

Rainsford Road

CM12AN

North Avenue

Data Sources

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