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Springfield South & Coronation Park

About

Springfield South and Coronation Park form a primarily residential district in eastern Chelmsford, situated between the River Chelmer and the A12. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and several small retail parades catering to daily needs. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, with Springfield Park providing a large recreational area for sports and walking along the riverbank.

The area is anchored by the historic Coronation Park itself, a formal green space with mature trees and floral displays laid out to mark the 1953 coronation. A notable local feature is the Springfield Lyons Park archaeological site, which preserves the remains of a late Bronze Age enclosure. The district offers straightforward access to the city centre and railway station via the Parkway, maintaining a quiet, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Springfield South & Coronation Park has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Springfield South & Coronation Park is £79,366 per year. There are 2 schools in Springfield South & Coronation Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Springfield South & Coronation Park is home to around 7,477 people, with a population density of about 3,813.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Springfield South & Coronation Park Population

7,477

Population density

3,813 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.85(-52%)

Shoplifting

9.09(+28%)

Other theft

4.68(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.34(-71%)

Vehicle crime

2.67(-41%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,112

81.75%

Other White

332

4.44%

Indian

281

3.76%

African

135

1.81%

Other Asian

1.03%

Total population: 7,476

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,198

36.45%

Level 3 (A level)

1,098

18.21%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

935

15.5%

No qualifications

690

11.44%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

618

10.25%

Total 16+ residents: 6,031

Housing

Owns outright

1,251

41.56%

Owns with a mortgage

1,166

38.74%

Private landlord or letting agency

426

14.15%

Other social rented

2.92%

Other forms of private rent

1.66%

Total households: 3,010

Property prices in Springfield South & Coronation Park

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £410,750 in Springfield South & Coronation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South & Coronation Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£572,500	£418,750	£487,500	£684,375	£926,500
Flats	6	£219,000	£172,500	£188,250	£225,000	£236,250
Semi-Detached	23	£412,500	£326,500	£367,500	£428,000	£496,000
Terraced	27	£370,000	£240,100	£347,500	£382,500	£477,700

10 years median price trend in Springfield South & Coronation Park

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Springfield South & Coronation Park

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