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The Lawns

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About

The Lawns ward lies in the northwest of Chelmsford, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built from the mid-20th century onwards. Its housing is a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, along with some modern apartment developments. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and numerous small greens and open spaces interspersed throughout. Local shopping parades cater to daily needs, and several schools serve the community.

A significant feature is the large, open expanse of Central Park, which provides extensive sports fields, a bowling green, and wooded areas. The park is a central recreational hub, contrasting with the surrounding suburban layout. The ward is bordered by the River Can to the south, adding a natural boundary. Public transport connections link the area to Chelmsford city centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average The Lawns has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Lawns is £74,698 per year. There are 5 schools in The Lawns: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). The Lawns is home to around 5,437 people, with a population density of about 3,093.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Lawns Population
5,437
Population density
3,093.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.51(-60%)
Vehicle crime
2.76(-39%)
Shoplifting
2.76(-61%)
Other theft
2.76(-50%)
Public order
1.84(-65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,491
82.59%
Other White
216
3.97%
Indian
207
3.81%
African
72
1.32%
Pakistani
59
1.08%
Total population: 5,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,535
34.6%
Level 3 (A level)
724
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
15.64%
No qualifications
608
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,127
50.63%
Owns with a mortgage
759
34.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
10.69%
Other social rented
39
1.75%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.62%
Total households: 2,226

Property prices in The Lawns

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in The Lawns area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Lawns 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 The Lawns over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£575,000
Flats9£203,000
Semi-Detached24£405,000
Terraced15£385,000

10 years median price trend in The Lawns

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Lawns.

All postcodes in The Lawns

CM17SN

Mulberry Way

CM16NR

Lawn Lane

CM17QJ

Blackwater Close

CM16ND

Wells Court

CM17PB

Aldeburgh Way

CM17SE

Seven Ash Green

CM16JW

Redruth Close

CM17SD

Arbour Lane

CM16HU

Exeter Road

CM17QR

Windrush Drive

CM17PE

Humber Road

CM17HZ

Springfield Green

CM17QH

Tees Road

CM16JG

Plymouth Road

CM16NF

Torquay Road

CM17PG

Humber Road

CM17QE

Arun Close

CM16JP

Havengore

CM17SL

Green Close

CM16JE

Helston Road

CM17TJ

Lawn Lane

CM17PP

Lawn Lane

CM16PS

Lawn Lane

CM16NE

Lynton Drive

CM16TT

Downsway

CM17PJ

Waveney Drive

CM17PX

Waveney Drive

CM16HX

Torrington Close

CM17QF

Windrush Drive

CM16JF

Helston Road

CM17NT

Sherborne Road

CM16JH

Taunton Road

CM16JX

Rushleydale

CM17PF

Humber Road

CM17SJ

Stump Lane

CM16JT

Osea Way

CM16LA

Great Cob

CM16LP

Weymouth Road

CM17HS

Springfield Green

CM16TU

Downsway

CM16AF

Swans Pasture

CM16JU

The Ray

CM16LT

Dartmouth Road

CM17QD

Waveney Drive

CM17QW

Boyne Drive

CM17QP

Meon Close

CM16LY

Burnham Road

CM17RP

Hillary Close

CM17NS

Paignton Avenue

CM17NU

Sherborne Road

CM17NY

Orford Crescent

CM16JY

Wallasea Gardens

CM17SB

Arbour Lane

CM17ZA

Springfield Place

CM16JB

Falmouth Road

CM16LU

Totnes Walk

CM16PR

Lawn Lane

CM17PU

Wear Drive

CM17PY

Waveney Drive

CM17RR

Hillary Close

CM16JD

Camborne Close

CM17PD

Aldeburgh Way

CM17QQ

Meon Close

CM16JR

Havengore

CM16LX

Totnes Walk

CM16NB

Bridport Road

CM16NG

Torquay Road

CM16LN

Bodmin Road

CM17PZ

Waveney Drive

CM16HY

Falmouth Road

CM16JQ

Taunton Road

CM16NP

Lawn Lane

CM17NZ

Orford Crescent

CM16LZ

Burnham Road

CM16JL

Tavistock Road

CM16LR

Sidmouth Road

CM16LS

Sidmouth Road

CM17SF

Church Lane

CM16JA

Falmouth Road

CM16HZ

Falmouth Road

CM17QA

Waveney Drive

CM16JZ

Wallasea Gardens

CM17QB

Waveney Drive

CM17SG

Church Lane

CM11RB

Bishop Hall Lane

CM16JJ

Penzance Close

CM16JN

Tavistock Road

CM17SQ

Church Lane

CM16NA

Bridport Road

CM17QG

Meon Close

CM17RW

Arbour Lane

CM16LJ

Bodmin Road

CM16LW

Weymouth Road

CM17PT

Wear Drive

CM17QN

Tamar Rise

CM17SZ

Acer Grove

CM16LH

Bodmin Road

CM17NX

Torquay Road

CM17PA

Orford Crescent

CM16LL

Bodmin Road

Data Sources

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