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About

South Broomfield is a primarily residential area located to the northeast of Chelmsford city centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing, including many post-war semi-detached and terraced homes. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Broomfield Road, providing for daily needs. Its proximity to the A130 and A131 offers connections to the wider region. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a community-focused atmosphere.

The area is home to Broomfield Hospital, a major regional NHS trust and teaching hospital, which is a significant local employer. Open space is provided by King George V Playing Field, which includes sports facilities and a children's playground. The Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve lies just to its north, offering walking paths along the river. Public transport links, including regular bus services, connect residents to the mainline railway station and the central retail areas.

Area overview

On average South Broomfield has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Broomfield is £77,757 per year. There are 2 schools in South Broomfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Broomfield is home to around 8,630 people, with a population density of about 1,251.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Broomfield Population
8,630
Population density
1,251.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.96(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(+6%)
Public order
4.98(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.06(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,769
78.44%
Indian
516
5.98%
Other White
327
3.79%
African
263
3.05%
Other Asian
175
2.03%
Total population: 8,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,836
40.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,125
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
14.28%
No qualifications
928
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,071

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,500
42.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,293
36.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
352
9.96%
Other social rented
284
8.03%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.5%
Total households: 3,535

Property prices in South Broomfield

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£358K – £556K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £445 per square foot) in South Broomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Broomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£555,000£445
Semi-Detached49£467,500£469
Terraced19£350,000£430
Flats7£180,000£402

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Broomfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Broomfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£170,000£350,000£300,000
2017£480,000£200,000£395,000£302,500
2018£497,850£225,000£384,250£310,000
2019£499,975£195,000£380,000£300,000
2020£478,500£212,000£382,500£342,500
2021£520,000£220,000£432,500£316,000
2022£623,000£230,000£438,000£372,500
2023£575,000£222,500£450,000£333,500
2024£536,500£195,000£440,000£325,250
2025£562,000£175,000£432,500£332,000
2026£550,000£180,000£500,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Broomfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Broomfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£376£378£352£387
2017£375£362£402£379
2018£375£390£385£361
2019£390£339£388£399
2020£396£355£389£394
2021£412£397£420£414
2022£409£436£459£449
2023£432£401£448£445
2024£410£373£436£433
2025£445£402£465£413
2026£390£387£483£511
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Broomfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Broomfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Broomfield

Is South Broomfield safe?

South Broomfield records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Broomfield?

The median sale price in South Broomfield is £450,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Broomfield?

South Broomfield has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Broomfield?

South Broomfield scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Broomfield sits around rank 26,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Broomfield?

The average household income in South Broomfield is around £77,757 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in South Broomfield

CM17DF

Coombe Rise

CM17TT

Woodlands Way

CM17TD

Woodlands Way

CM14XZ

Traddles Court

CM17AQ

Main Road

CM17GD

Gibson Vale

CM14EJ

Aubrey Close

CM17TR

Woodhouse Lane

CM17ET

Court Road

CM14GF

Speedwell Crescent

CM14YF

Dombey Close

CM17BE

Butlers Close

CM14GA

Broomfield Mews

CM14GD

Bramble Place

CM14BX

Patching Hall Lane

CM17TH

Puddings Wood Lane

CM14FD

Emberson Croft

CM17BQ

Mill Lane

CM17EX

Woodhouse Lane

CM14FH

Eddy Downs

CM17AU

Main Road

CM14YD

Quilp Drive

CM14NQ

Chester Place

CM17BH

Glebe Crescent

CM17DG

Coombe Rise

CM14DY

Broomfield Road

CM17DN

School Lane

CM14YL

Little Nell

CM14JY

Borda Close

CM14ET

Second Avenue

CM17AA

Main Road

CM17AR

Ridley Road

CM14XX

Drood Close

CM14EZ

Fourth Avenue

CM14YQ

Little Dorrit

CM17TN

Puddings Wood Lane

CM14HD

Fifth Avenue

CM14AZ

Pentland Avenue

CM14BD

Berwick Avenue

CM14FX

Foxglove Avenue

CM17DP

Goulton Road

CM17ZT

St Marys Mead

CM17BN

Rutherfords

CM17BT

Gutters Lane

CM17EA

Vellacotts

CM17DB

Moran Avenue

CM17BZ

Heathfield Road

CM17TS

Woodhouse Lane

CM14AS

Berwick Avenue

CM17ZS

Clark Way

CM14DZ

Broomfield Road

CM17FD

The Windmills

CM14DE

Patching Hall Lane

CM14JN

Sunrise Avenue

CM17AP

Days Close

CM14BY

Patching Hall Lane

CM14DH

Patching Hall Lane

CM17DD

Hearsall Avenue

CM17DQ

Main Road

CM17AX

Main Road

CM17FW

Ashford Place

CM17HQ

Hollow Lane

CM17HG

Hollow Lane

CM17DW

Goulton Road

CM17WE

Puddings Wood Lane

CM14FG

Wood Leys

CM14DF

Barnfield Mews

CM17HH

Hollow Lane

CM17ER

Court Road

CM17YB

Whitemead

CM17GB

Roselawn Fields

CM17DZ

Parsonage Close

CM14ED

Sixth Avenue

CM17BU

Main Road

CM17DA

Heathfield Road

CM14HH

Pottery Lane

CM17JD

Patching Hall Lane

CM17FG

Puddings Wood Lane

CM14GH

Hornbeam Gardens

CM14XN

Bounderby Grove

CM11RX

First Avenue

CM14JU

Chestnut Walk

CM17BD

Church Green

CM17TB

Woodhouse Lane

CM14DB

Patching Hall Lane

CM14DQ

Longleat Close

CM14HA

Fourth Avenue

CM17HF

School Lane

CM14FQ

Eden Waters

CM14YE

Magwitch Close

CM17AD

Post Office Road

CM14EL

Darrell Close

CM14FF

Oat Leys

CM17EU

Woodhouse Lane

CM14EX

Third Avenue

CM17DS

School Lane

CM17TA

Woodhouse Lane

CM17AE

Main Road

CM17AZ

Julian Close

CM17BJ

Glebe Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.