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Trinity

About

Trinity ward lies in the central area of Chelmsford, primarily defined by its residential character. The housing stock is a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. It is bordered by key routes like Victoria Road and Parkway, connecting it to the city's commercial heart. The area functions largely as a quiet residential zone within walking distance of the main shopping and business districts, with local convenience stores serving the community.

A notable focal point is Trinity Square, a modern retail and leisure complex anchored by a large supermarket. This development introduced a multi-screen cinema and several chain restaurants, adding a commercial hub within the ward. The residential streets immediately surrounding this centre remain predominantly quiet. The ward also contains Trinity Road, a historic thoroughfare leading towards the railway station, underscoring its long-standing role as an approach to the city centre.

Area overview

On average Trinity has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trinity is £71,821 per year. There are 1 schools in Trinity: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Trinity is home to around 6,740 people, with a population density of about 4,599.4 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Trinity Population

6,740

Population density

4,599.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

43.32(+37%)

Shoplifting

10.68(+56%)

Public order

6.38(+25%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.9(-23%)

Other theft

4.45(-19%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,329

79.12%

Other White

418

6.21%

Indian

197

2.93%

African

114

1.69%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.31%

Total population: 6,735

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,007

36.74%

Level 3 (A level)

893

16.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

848

15.52%

No qualifications

796

14.57%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

518

9.48%

Total 16+ residents: 5,463

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

861

33.55%

Owns outright

821

32%

Private landlord or letting agency

444

17.3%

Other social rented

314

12.24%

Social rents from council

2.81%

Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Trinity

Median price£377,500

Price per sq ft£426

Sales (last 12 months)70

Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £473K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £426 per square foot) in Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trinity over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£792,250	£453	£496,000	£640,000	£880,000	£1,336,500
Semi-Detached	26	£432,500	£425	£340,000	£366,250	£538,750	£604,000
Terraced	27	£370,000	£428	£247,500	£325,000	£400,000	£468,100
Flats	9	£245,000	£370	£196,200	£214,000	£250,000	£257,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trinity.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£517,500	£215,750	£340,000	£290,000
2017	£667,500	£217,500	£342,500	£333,750
2018	£623,200	£210,000	£355,000	£320,000
2019	£583,900	£217,500	£347,000	£313,000
2020	£617,500	£226,000	£364,250	£337,750
2021	£675,000	£227,500	£370,250	£315,000
2022	£815,000	£221,000	£400,750	£373,500
2023	£651,000	£252,500	£424,750	£386,000
2024	£817,000	£225,000	£415,000	£362,500
2025	£709,750	£231,500	£405,000	£370,000
2026	£675,000	£250,000	£440,000	£300,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trinity.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£348	£334	£343	£332
2017	£409	£349	£365	£352
2018	£369	£333	£371	£358
2019	£417	£355	£373	£373
2020	£383	£334	£367	£390
2021	£426	£363	£417	£370
2022	£470	£387	£447	£431
2023	£467	£394	£420	£434
2024	£531	£404	£417	£459
2025	£494	£370	£422	£415
2026	£415	£370	£445	£427

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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