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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 29 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
29
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

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

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 74 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 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
Detached20£575,000
Flats9£205,500
Semi-Detached31£405,000
Terraced14£397,000

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

CM17QL

Tamar Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.