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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

CM12XB

Rainsford Road

CM11AF

Watson Heights

CM11HH

Well's Street

CM11SU

Brook Street

CM19TG

Marconi

CM11JD

Marconi

CM11PZ

Lombardy Place

CM11RQ

Meadowside

CM12BA

Kings Road

CM12PB

Maltese Road

CM11FR

Marconi

CM12QD

Rainsford Road

CM11AQ

Cunard Square

CM12PE

School View Road

CM14JE

North Avenue

CM11QL

Townfield Street

CM12PA

Maltese Road

CM11FH

Broomfield Road

CM11PT

New Street

CM12GG

Goodier Road

CM11QB

Marconi Road

CM11GU

Hoffmanns Way

CM12AF

Swiss Avenue

CM12AG

Kirklees

CM12WU

Nancy Edwards Place

CM12AP

Ockelford Avenue

CM12GA

Ridgewell Avenue

CM14HT

Brownings Avenue

CM19SJ

Marconi

CM19SU

Coval Lane

CM11AP

Watson Heights

CM11TD

Coval Lane

CM12DE

West Avenue

CM12RF

South Primrose Hill

CM12PD

Rainsford Road

CM11GJ

Marconi Road

CM11RP

Bishop Hall Lane

CM12FZ

Primrose Hill

CM12PT

Valletta Close

CM12XS

Admirals Walk

CM14JD

North Avenue

CM14JF

North Avenue

CM14NE

Arthur Court

CM11RG

Henry Road

CM19TB

Marconi

CM11LG

Bishop Hall Lane

CM12GH

Wicks Place

CM12XU

Marconi

CM11HZ

Wells Street

CM12GN

South Primrose Hill

CM11PX

Bishop Road

CM11SD

Broomfield Road

CM11QE

Marconi Road

CM12AL

North Avenue

CM12AW

Ockelford Avenue

CM12PN

Rainsford Road

CM11HX

Wells Street

CM11QF

Victoria Crescent

CM11SA

Bishop Hall Lane

CM12RE

Cramphorn Walk

CM13SX

Marconi

CM14JQ

Eastern Crescent

CM19SE

Marconi

CM19SY

Marconi

CM12AD

Swiss Avenue

CM12RG

South Primrose Hill

CM11GN

Marconi Plaza

CM12UZ

Cedar Avenue

CM11QJ

Townfield Street

CM19SZ

Marconi

CM19TD

Marconi

CM12BG

Christy Avenue

CM12PZ

Rainsford Road

CM12QZ

Wheatfield Way

CM12XA

Cedar Avenue West

CM11QA

Bishop Road

CM11SH

Alan Cherry Drive

CM12BQ

The Green

CM12GB

Riddiford Drive

CM19ZZ

Marconi

CM11PY

Bishop Road

CM12AA

Park Avenue

CM12RD

Cramphorn Walk

CM11PR

Salmon Parade

CM12AE

Swiss Avenue

CM12WW

Cedar Avenue

CM19SS

Marconi

Data Sources

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