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Moulsham West

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About

Moulsham West is a residential ward immediately west of Chelmsford city centre, centred on the western stretches of Moulsham Street and the streets that fan out from it. Housing ranges from short Victorian terraces to mid-20th-century semi-detached houses, with small parades of shops and independent traders along the main roads. The area is served by regular bus links into the city and by local primary schools, churches and community centres that provide everyday services for residents. Street patterns show layers of development where older lanes meet later suburban plans, reflecting the town’s growth over the last century.

Green space and local allotments punctuate the neighbourhood, offering outdoor space within walking distance for many households. Community activity is visible in regular local events and in civic engagement at the ward level, including residents’ groups and neighbourhood forums. Along Moulsham Street a continuous run of traditional shopfronts preserves a stretch of the town’s commercial history, used today by cafés, small retailers and service businesses that serve the surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Moulsham West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moulsham West is £78,830 per year. There are 6 schools in Moulsham West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Moulsham West is home to around 8,224 people, with a population density of about 4,383.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moulsham West Population
8,224
Population density
4,383.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.18(-35%)
Other theft
5.71(+3%)
Drugs
4.62(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-47%)
Vehicle crime
3.28(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,632
80.65%
Other White
440
5.35%
Indian
207
2.52%
Pakistani
146
1.78%
Other Asian
110
1.34%
Total population: 8,223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,744
42.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
908
13.91%
No qualifications
777
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 6,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,375
42.49%
Owns outright
1,209
37.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
12.86%
Other social rented
120
3.71%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.48%
Total households: 3,236

Property prices in Moulsham West

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Moulsham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moulsham West 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 Moulsham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£505,000
Flats18£235,000
Semi-Detached51£500,000
Terraced15£425,000

10 years median price trend in Moulsham West

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

Data Sources

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