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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 30 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
30
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
16.19(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.94(-75%)
Shoplifting
2.57(-62%)
Public order
2.39(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.21(-50%)
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 63 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
Detached21£535,000
Flats7£180,000
Semi-Detached20£412,500
Terraced15£380,000

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

CM17QJ

Blackwater Close

Data Sources

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