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About

Springfield North is a residential ward located in the northwest of Chelmsford. It is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, featuring a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential amenities and is bordered by green spaces like Springfield Park. Several schools are situated within the ward, catering to families in the community.

The ward is defined by the River Can, which forms part of its southern boundary. A notable feature is the Springfield Lyons Park, which contains the preserved earthworks of a medieval manor house and a scheduled ancient monument. Transport links include regular bus services into Chelmsford city centre, and the A12 trunk road runs close to the eastern edge, providing connections to London and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Springfield North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Springfield North is £70,845 per year. There are 3 schools in Springfield North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Springfield North is home to around 10,542 people, with a population density of about 3,780.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Springfield North Population
10,542
Population density
3,780.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.66(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.7(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-45%)
Shoplifting
3.04(-57%)
Other theft
3.04(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,162
77.42%
Other White
537
5.09%
Indian
495
4.7%
African
337
3.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
116
1.1%
Total population: 10,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,882
34.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,577
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,270
15.28%
No qualifications
1,022
12.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
934
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 8,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,795
41.62%
Owns outright
1,336
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
657
15.23%
Other social rented
310
7.19%
Shared ownership
91
2.11%
Total households: 4,313

Property prices in Springfield North

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Springfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Springfield North 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 Springfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£550,000
Flats17£180,000
Semi-Detached37£447,500
Terraced48£368,750

10 years median price trend in Springfield North

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

All postcodes in Springfield North

CM16YH

Lavender Court

CM16ZQ

Beardsley Drive

CM16AN

William Porter Close

CM16BN

Robert Finch Crescent

CM16HT

Springfield North

CM16QS

Foxglove Way

CM16ST

Stirrup Close

CM16DU

Harry Lemon Court

CM16FD

Churchill Rise

CM16QR

Foxglove Way

CM16SS

Paddock Drive

CM16TW

Uplands Drive

CM16PF

Springfield North

CM16YP

Petunia Crescent

CM16QT

Primula Way

CM16UT

Belmont Close

CM16DR

Robert Mccarthy Place

CM16XR

Carnation Close

CM17JB

Lawn Lane

CM16DE

John Eve Avenue

CM16TN

Ashurst Drive

CM16ZP

Beauchamps Close

CM16DL

Ben Wilson Link

CM16FT

Lupin Drive

CM16PJ

Bouchers Mead

CM16XP

Crocus Way

CM16YU

Forefield Green

CM16DF

John Eve Avenue

CM16UA

Mayne Crest

CM16YL

Azalea Court

CM16AX

Lodge Vale

CM16DT

Armistice Avenue

CM16TB

Pump Lane

CM16XX

Wallflower Court

CM16FA

Trenchard Crescent

CM16FS

Lupin Drive

CM16QU

Daisy Court

CM16BL

Minns Avenue

CM16GH

Rembrandt Grove

CM16HN

Frank Praill Road

CM16DG

Taylor View

CM16GA

Vermeer Ride

CM16XH

Crocus Way

CM16YJ

Lupin Drive

CM16GB

Bonington Chase

CM16GD

Rembrandt Grove

CM16TD

White Hart Lane

CM16YG

Dahlia Close

CM16UG

Barn Green

CM16BP

Willie Sewell Link

CM16DN

Herbert Ridley Close

CM16DP

Wright Crescent

CM16TZ

Mayne Crest

CM16XW

Forsythia Close

CM17TP

Matfield Close

CM16DS

Armistice Avenue

CM16XZ

Cornflower Drive

CM16GL

Clematis Tye

CM16QX

Larkspur Court

CM16GX

Beardsley Drive

CM16UL

Knapton Close

CM16XF

Bluebell Green

CM16NL

Begonia Close

CM16TS

Eridge Close

CM16GY

Oak Lodge Tye

CM16YW

Sunflower Close

Data Sources

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