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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 69 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
69
Deprivation level
6/10
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(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.86(-32%)
Shoplifting
7(+2%)
Public order
5.38(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-20%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 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
Detached26£555,000
Terraced20£345,000
Semi-Detached31£365,500
Flats7£230,000

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

CM14UG

Micawber Way

CM12EY

Pines Road

CM12EX

Cheviot Drive

CM12LX

Fitzwalter Place

CM14UU

Dickens Place

CM12HH

Wicklow Avenue

CM12BU

Taylor Avenue

CM12LQ

Trent Road

CM12GQ

Foremans

CM12PU

St Fabians Drive

CM12DJ

Auckland Close

CM14UY

Havisham Way

CM12XR

Acres End

CM12XN

Canterbury Way

CM12LA

Avon Road

CM12JD

Chignal Road

CM12EA

Queensland Crescent

CM12XW

Lichfield Close

CM12HL

Malvern Close

CM12EF

Canberra Close

CM12BY

Cowell Avenue

CM12EB

Queensland Crescent

CM12NJ

Beachs Drive

CM12JF

Skreens Court

CM14UN

Pickwick Avenue

CM12HN

Mendip Road

CM12ND

Roxwell Road

CM12PR

St Fabians Drive

CM12JY

Avon Road

CM12EP

Albany Close

CM12HW

Mendip Road

CM12NG

Highfield Road

CM12PP

Roxwell Road

CM14UL

Nickleby Road

CM14XA

Darnay Rise

CM12DX

Melbourne Avenue

CM12NR

Roxwell Avenue

CM12HP

Mendip Road

CM14XQ

Chuzzlewit Drive

CM12NP

Cliveden Close

CM12LN

Thames Avenue

CM14US

Nickleby Road

CM12FY

Hobart Close

CM14UQ

Spenlow Drive

CM12DY

Melbourne Avenue

CM14UJ

Steerforth Close

CM12JL

Cherwell Drive

Data Sources

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