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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. The median sale price in Trinity is £370,000 (around £418 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,500 and £446,250. 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
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trinity Population
6,740
Population density
4,599.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
5,329
79.12%
Other White
418
6.21%
Indian
197
2.93%
African
114
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
88
1.31%
Total population: 6,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
72
2.81%
Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Trinity

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £418
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £323K – £446K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £940,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£711,000£451
Semi-Detached26£405,000£421
Terraced23£360,000£421
Flats7£245,000£375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£408,750£370,000
2026£675,000£237,500£377,480£357,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trinity.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£421£415
2026£420£379£433£421
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trinity.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trinity in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,834
Band H£4,600

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Trinity ward.

Local councillors

Eleanor Sampson

Trinity - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Julia Frascona

Trinity - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats