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South Broomfield

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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 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
77
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
48.9(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+16%)
Other theft
4.75(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.17(-64%)
Vehicle crime
3.94(-13%)
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

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in South Broomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Broomfield 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 South Broomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£552,500
Flats5£175,000
Semi-Detached51£440,000
Terraced27£325,000

10 years median price trend in South Broomfield

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

All postcodes in South Broomfield

CM17BY

Erick Avenue

CM17EY

Lark's Lane

CM14BD

Berwick Avenue

CM17BJ

Glebe Crescent

CM17JD

Patching Hall Lane

CM14BX

Patching Hall Lane

CM14DX

Broomfield Road

CM14EH

Burnside Crescent

CM17BD

Church Green

CM17BE

Butlers Close

CM17BP

Main Road

CM17GD

Gibson Vale

CM14FD

Emberson Croft

CM14YP

Flintwich Manor

CM17EA

Vellacotts

CM17HX

Deverill Close

CM14XU

Peggotty Close

CM14FQ

Eden Waters

CM14HB

Fifth Avenue

CM17DN

School Lane

CM17TS

Woodhouse Lane

CM11RT

Broomfield Road

CM14EB

Patching Hall

CM17DE

Capel Close

CM14AW

Berwick Avenue

CM17EQ

Main Road

CM17ZT

St Marys Mead

CM17BG

Nash Drive

CM14XZ

Traddles Court

CM17AD

Post Office Road

CM17ED

Roland Close

CM17TU

Woodlands Way

CM17DW

Goulton Road

CM17FW

Ashford Place

CM14YG

Barnaby Rudge

CM14YL

Little Nell

CM17AF

Main Road

CM17DT

Copland Close

CM14EY

Third Avenue

CM14JT

Chestnut Walk

CM14YA

Quilp Drive

CM17DJ

Main Road

CM17YA

Saxon Way

CM14FH

Eddy Downs

CM17BH

Glebe Crescent

CM17GB

Roselawn Fields

CM17LF

Puddings Wood Lane

CM14DQ

Longleat Close

CM14GF

Speedwell Crescent

CM14XW

Bounderby Grove

CM17BZ

Heathfield Road

CM17DR

School Lane

CM17EF

Main Road

CM17HF

School Lane

CM17HQ

Hollow Lane

CM17AN

New Road

CM17DY

Elm Close

CM17AY

Willow Close

CM17DF

Coombe Rise

CM17HH

Hollow Lane

CM14HE

Broomfield Road

CM14YQ

Little Dorrit

CM14DY

Broomfield Road

CM17AH

Main Road

CM14EU

Second Avenue

CM17AB

Clobbs Yard

CM17AR

Ridley Road

CM17HE

Jubilee Avenue

CM14DF

Barnfield Mews

CM14FZ

Bryony Close

CM14DH

Patching Hall Lane

CM14EZ

Fourth Avenue

CM14XX

Drood Close

CM17BU

Main Road

CM17EE

Erick Avenue

Data Sources

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