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About

St Andrews ward is a residential area located in the northwest of Chelmsford, bordered by the A12 to the west and the Great Eastern Main Line railway to the south. The housing is primarily a mix of post-war semi-detached homes and more modern developments, creating a settled suburban character. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces, such as those near Patching Hall Lane, providing recreational areas for residents.

The area is served by local shopping parades offering essential amenities and has good transport links into Chelmsford city centre. A notable local feature is the Anglia Ruskin University campus, which is situated within the ward's boundaries and contributes to the community. The area is functionally residential, with a focus on providing housing and local services for its population.

Area overview

On average St Andrews has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Andrews is £59,450 per year. There are 5 schools in St Andrews: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Andrews is home to around 9,289 people, with a population density of about 4,363.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Andrews Population
9,289
Population density
4,363.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.23(+33%)
Shoplifting
9.26(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.21(-38%)
Public order
5.06(-3%)
Other theft
4.95(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,364
79.26%
Other White
486
5.23%
African
290
3.12%
Indian
277
2.98%
Other
105
1.13%
Total population: 9,291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,352
32.22%
No qualifications
1,372
18.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,148
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,072
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
822
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,184
31.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,065
28.32%
Other social rented
826
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
9.76%
Social rents from council
239
6.36%
Total households: 3,760

Property prices in St Andrews

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in St Andrews area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Andrews 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 St Andrews over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£597,500
Flats7£230,000
Semi-Detached26£360,000
Terraced14£354,000

10 years median price trend in St Andrews

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Andrews.

All postcodes in St Andrews

CM12JR

Chignal Road

CM12XT

St Andrews

CM12BU

Taylor Avenue

CM12HS

Cotswold Crescent

CM12LW

Thames Avenue

CM12GR

Windley Tye

CM12NJ

Beachs Drive

CM12BS

Langton Avenue

CM12EY

Pines Road

CM14UG

Micawber Way

CM12NB

Roxwell Road

CM12JA

Chignal Road

CM12LB

Avon Road

CM12BT

Taylor Avenue

CM12LY

Roxwell Road

CM12XN

Canterbury Way

CM12GQ

Foremans

CM12DY

Melbourne Avenue

CM12EB

Queensland Crescent

CM12EJ

Alamein Road

CM12DW

Melbourne Parade

CM12ET

St Andrews

CM14UX

Dickens Place

CM12EP

Albany Close

CM12EQ

St Nazaire Road

CM12XW

Lichfield Close

CM12LH

Medway Close

CM12HJ

Grampian Grove

CM14XB

Nickleby Road

CM12NX

Roxwell Avenue

CM12EG

St Nazaire Road

CM12EX

Cheviot Drive

CM12NN

Roxwell Road

CM12NT

Roxwell Road

CM14UF

Nickleby Road

CM14US

Nickleby Road

CM12HP

Mendip Road

CM12HR

Mendip Road

CM12JH

Trent Road

CM12DX

Melbourne Avenue

CM12LE

Mersey Way

CM14YT

Wickfield Ash

CM12HA

Roslings Close

CM12JP

Kennet Way

CM12BN

Fox Crescent

CM12BP

Langton Avenue

CM12LD

Avon Road

CM14UP

Tupman Close

CM12EZ

Pines Road

CM12HD

Pan Walk

CM12JL

Cherwell Drive

CM12LP

Derwent Way

CM14UL

Nickleby Road

CM14XD

Madeline Place

CM12EN

Arnhem Road

CM12ES

Hobart Close

CM12LA

Avon Road

CM12NF

Highfield Road

CM12NG

Highfield Road

CM12XR

Acres End

CM14UJ

Steerforth Close

CM12BY

Cowell Avenue

CM14UZ

Trotwood Close

CM12XX

Melbourne Avenue

CM12EL

Tobruk Road

CM12LR

Tyne Way

CM12FY

Hobart Close

CM12JX

Avon Road

CM12NH

Sunningdale Road

CM12PU

St Fabians Drive

CM14UH

Quinion Close

CM14UB

Wardle Way

CM12DT

Melbourne Avenue

CM14UE

Micawber Way

CM12BZ

Anderson Avenue

CM12DL

Pines Road

CM12NQ

Highfield Road

CM12DJ

Auckland Close

CM12JD

Chignal Road

CM12DN

Melbourne Avenue

CM12JF

Skreens Court

CM14UR

Pickwick Avenue

CM12BW

Langton Avenue

CM12HH

Wicklow Avenue

CM12HE

Homefield Close

CM12NL

Beach's Drive

CM12EF

Canberra Close

CM12LX

Fitzwalter Place

CM12DA

Anderson Avenue

CM12EE

Wellington Close

CM12JE

Chignal Road

CM12LF

Eden Way

CM12LQ

Trent Road

CM12PR

St Fabians Drive

CM12BH

Fox Crescent

CM12PP

Roxwell Road

CM14XE

Nicholas Court

CM14UU

Dickens Place

CM12WT

Mendip Place

CM12LN

Thames Avenue

Data Sources

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