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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 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
45
Deprivation level
3/10
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
28.46(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.36(-62%)
Shoplifting
4.08(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.13(-29%)
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%
Pakistani
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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £421,250 in Springfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £970,000.

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
Terraced61£370,000
Semi-Detached32£461,000
Flats17£195,000
Detached34£550,000

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

CM16XB

Daffodil Way

CM16NS

Stanley Wilks Crescent

CM16TS

Eridge Close

CM16TR

Uplands Drive

CM16UW

Walkers Close

CM16UU

Harness Close

CM16TY

Belmonde Drive

CM16FD

Churchill Rise

CM16YR

Petunia Crescent

CM16QX

Larkspur Court

CM16WP

Trenchard Crescent

CM16YD

Poppy Green

CM16NN

Jacaranda Close

CM16NW

Mimosa Close

CM16ZE

Constable View

CM16SX

Saddle Rise

CM16BP

Willie Sewell Link

CM16GA

Vermeer Ride

CM16XX

Wallflower Court

CM16FS

Lupin Drive

CM16DP

Wright Crescent

CM16DJ

Centenary Way

CM16AT

Robinson Gate

CM16UT

Belmont Close

CM17JB

Lawn Lane

CM16BL

Minns Avenue

CM16AX

Lodge Vale

CM16HQ

William Lancaster Avenue

CM16FQ

Wavell Close

CM16AZ

Wilfred Waterman Drive

CM16XG

Violet Close

CM16HP

Harold Teager Crescent

CM16DW

William Gurton View

CM16FW

Shire Close

CM16FE

Mountbatten Way

CM16DN

Herbert Ridley Close

CM16YH

Lavender Court

CM16DF

John Eve Avenue

CM16QU

Daisy Court

CM16JS

Osea Way

CM16QR

Foxglove Way

CM16XH

Crocus Way

CM16HT

Harris Crescent

CM16GY

Oak Lodge Tye

CM16XL

Jasmine Close

CM16GD

Rembrandt Grove

CM16FH

Lupin Drive

CM16DR

Robert Mccarthy Place

CM16UH

Briarswood

CM16TA

Pump Lane

CM16DQ

Alick Horsnell View

CM16QY

Aster Court

CM16DD

Arthur Turp Close

CM16ST

Stirrup Close

CM16NH

William Hoggart Link

CM16PF

Springfield North

CM16NL

Begonia Close

CM16FB

Montgomery Close

CM16UA

Mayne Crest

CM16UL

Knapton Close

CM16DY

Grantham Drive

CM16UJ

Perriclose

CM16FG

Trenchard Crescent

CM17GU

Gutters Lane

CM16GN

Rubens Gate

CM16LB

Canvey Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.