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Writtle & Highwood

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About

Writtle & Highwood is a largely residential area on the southwestern edge of Chelmsford. It encompasses the historic village of Writtle, with its village green and timber-framed buildings, and the more modern Highwood suburb to the north. The area is bordered by farmland and the River Wid, giving it a semi-rural character despite its proximity to the city centre. Residential streets are a mix of older cottages and newer housing estates.

A central feature is Writtle College, a historic agricultural campus now part of Anglia Ruskin University, which influences the area's atmosphere. The village hosts a weekly market and is a local hub with shops and pubs. Open spaces include King George's Playing Field and the woodland trails around Highwood. The area is well-connected by road, with the A414 and A1060 providing key routes into Chelmsford.

Area overview

On average Writtle & Highwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Writtle & Highwood is £66,447 per year. There are 7 schools in Writtle & Highwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Writtle & Highwood is home to around 8,309 people, with a population density of about 204.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Writtle & Highwood Population
8,309
Population density
204.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.26(-39%)
Other theft
6.14(+12%)
Shoplifting
5.3(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-34%)
Vehicle crime
3.73(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,391
88.93%
Other White
280
3.37%
Indian
87
1.05%
Irish
85
1.02%
Other Asian
60
0.72%
Total population: 8,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,305
32.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
17.8%
No qualifications
1,233
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,012

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,624
45.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,049
29.68%
Other social rented
407
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
8.23%
Social rents from council
87
2.46%
Total households: 3,534

Property prices in Writtle & Highwood

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 in Writtle & Highwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Writtle & Highwood 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 Writtle & Highwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£475,000
Flats8£257,500
Detached25£800,000
Terraced18£446,250

10 years median price trend in Writtle & Highwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Writtle & Highwood.

All postcodes in Writtle & Highwood

CM13NA

Ongar Road

CM13NU

Ongar Road

CM13HT

Buglers Rise

CM40LT

Radley Green Road

CM12SP

St Catherines Road

CM14NT

St Michaels Drive

CM14PG

Mill Close

CM13PW

Highwood Road

CM14LR

Vicarage Close

CM13ND

Ongar Road

CM13QL

Cock Lane

CM13DY

Chancery Place

CM13FE

Greenbury Way

CM13JP

Long Brandocks

CM14PQ

Stonehill Road

CM13LY

Redwood Drive

CM14NB

Vicarage Road

CM13JT

Rollestons

CM13LH

Home Mead

CM13RT

Lordship Road

CM13YA

The Green

CM13PS

Highwood Road

CM13HF

Margaretting Road

CM13PR

Causeway Cottages

CM12SB

Beeches Close

CM13LE

Further Meadow

CM13JF

Loves Walk

CM13QR

Blackmore Road

CM12SX

Canuden Road

CM13WR

Edney Wood

CM12SE

Abbess Close

CM13FH

The Pastures

CM13NT

Ongar Road

CM13EA

Lawford Lane

CM13HH

Hunts Drive

CM13RG

Loves Green

CM13QE

Highwood Road

CM13PZ

Highwood Road

CM13PA

Victoria Road

CM13DZ

St Johns Green

CM13LR

Millfields

CM13JW

Long Brandocks

CM13NE

Longmeads Close

CM14NL

Skreens Park Road

CM13PD

Back Road

CM13JQ

The Ryle

CM40LS

Radley Green Road

CM13SL

Chapel Lane

CM13JH

Sawney Brook

CM13NH

Mansfields

CM12RS

Beeches Road

CM12SY

Priory Close

CM28FS

Greenbury Way

CM13HL

Rectory Road

CM13ES

Comyns Place

CM13LL

The Coverts

CM13EZ

Romans Way

CM13JA

Lodge Road

CM13EJ

Mayfield Road

CM13SN

Wyses Road

CM13QU

Ingatestone Road

CM12SL

Ravensbourne Drive

CM13QZ

Metsons Lane

CM13EY

Bridge Street

CM13DU

The Green

CM13SQ

Writtle

CM13FL

Maple Close

CM12ST

Ashford Road

CM14NA

Green Lane

CM14NP

Stonehill Road

CM12SS

Dane Road

CM13EQ

Lordship Road

CM13JU

Oxney Mead

CM13JL

Long Brandocks

CM13QY

Ingatestone Road

CM13SF

Follet Close

CM13NZ

Ongar Road

CM40PY

Chelmsford Road

CM13PX

Highwood Road

CM13HG

Margaretting Road

CM13RR

Bruce Road

CM14NW

Radley Green Road

CM13EE

Bruce Road

CM13EW

Melba Court

CM13EB

St Johns Road

CM13HY

Lodge Road

CM13HJ

Hunts Close

CM13RL

Chelmsford Road

CM14NZ

Church Green

CM13RZ

Roxwell Road

CM13EG

Orchard Close

CM13QH

Loves Green

CM13JE

The Priory

CM13GA

Guys Farm

CM14NS

Stonehill Road

CM13HN

Rectory Road

CM14YY

Mill View Court

CM13NF

Ongar Road

CM13PN

Margaretting Road

CM13LJ

Millfields

Data Sources

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