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The Lawns

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About

The Lawns ward is located in the northern part of Chelmsford, Essex. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. The ward is bordered by Broomfield to the west and Great Baddow to the east, with easy access to the A12 and A131.

The area features several green spaces, including The Lawns park, which provides recreational facilities and open areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare services, catering to the needs of residents. Public transport links connect The Lawns to Chelmsford city centre and surrounding areas. The ward has a suburban feel, with a focus on community living.

Area overview

On average The Lawns has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in The Lawns is £55,929 per year. There are 5 schools in The Lawns: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

British

4,491

82.59%

Other White

216

3.97%

Indian

207

3.81%

African

1.32%

Pakistani

1.08%

Total population: 5,438

Housing

Owns outright

1,127

50.63%

Owns with a mortgage

759

34.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

238

10.69%

Other social rented

1.75%

Other forms of private rent

1.62%

Total households: 2,226

Property prices in The Lawns

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in The Lawns area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,360,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£571,000	£414,500	£509,375	£612,500	£709,250
Flats	9	£205,500	£180,000	£185,000	£240,000	£245,000
Semi-Detached	25	£405,000	£343,600	£382,800	£450,000	£503,000
Terraced	13	£409,000	£280,000	£380,000	£460,000	£554,000

10 years price trend in The Lawns

All postcodes in The Lawns

CM17QL

Tamar Rise

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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