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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

CM12BX

Spalding Avenue

CM12HN

Mendip Road

CM14XH

Estella Mead

CM12HB

Scotts Walk

CM12JW

Welland Avenue

CM14XQ

Chuzzlewit Drive

CM12ND

Roxwell Road

CM12ER

Murchison Close

CM12LL

Clyde Crescent

CM12JG

St James Park

CM14YR

Belvawney Close

CM12EA

Queensland Crescent

CM12ED

St Andrews

CM12NE

Roxwell Road

CM12JN

Welland Avenue

CM14XA

Darnay Rise

CM12DP

Melbourne Avenue

CM12DR

Melbourne Avenue

CM12JB

Chignal Road

CM14XG

Nickleby Road

CM12EH

Salerno Way

CM12EW

Cassino Road

CM12HW

Mendip Road

CM12JJ

Cherwell Drive

CM12JQ

Dene Court

CM12LG

Trent Road

CM12JZ

Avon Road

CM12LJ

Clyde Crescent

CM12HG

Pennine Road

CM12JY

Avon Road

CM12NR

Roxwell Avenue

CM12HL

Malvern Close

CM12FN

Hobart Close

CM14UQ

Spenlow Drive

CM12HF

Beaumont Walk

CM12LU

Sackville Close

CM12HQ

Wicklow Avenue

CM14UN

Pickwick Avenue

CM12EU

Cheviot Drive

CM12NP

Cliveden Close

CM12DU

Melbourne Avenue

CM12DZ

Queensland Crescent

CM12GJ

Chiltern Close

CM14UW

Barkis Close

CM14UT

Wickfield Ash

CM12JS

Cherwell Drive

CM14UY

Havisham Way

Data Sources

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