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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 43 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
43
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
18.65(-40%)
Shoplifting
6.98(-2%)
Other theft
5.66(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-25%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-21%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £483,750 in Writtle & Highwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 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
Detached23£636,500
Flats10£252,000
Semi-Detached31£480,000
Terraced16£436,500

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

CM13RE

Nathans Lane

CM13RZ

Roxwell Road

CM12SS

Dane Road

CM13HQ

Hunts Drive

CM13LJ

Millfields

CM13LN

Laurence Croft

CM13NZ

Ongar Road

CM13RN

Chelmsford Road

CM13JT

Rollestons

CM13LE

Further Meadow

CM13RF

Nathans Lane

CM13DX

Green Close

CM13ED

Wykeham Road

CM13GJ

Whitehead Close

CM13NR

Tower Road

CM13QZ

Metsons Lane

CM14NA

Green Lane

CM12SJ

Ravensbourne Drive

CM13FE

Greenbury Way

CM13HL

Rectory Road

CM13JN

Long Brandocks

CM13LT

Long Brandocks

CM13NY

Ongar Road

CM40LS

Radley Green Road

CM12SD

Benedict Drive

CM13JU

Oxney Mead

CM14LR

Vicarage Close

CM13HF

Margaretting Road

CM13QW

Loves Green

CM13WT

Lordship Road

CM13FN

Redwood Drive

CM13GD

Penrose Mead

CM13NF

Ongar Road

CM14PG

Mill Close

CM28WQ

Greenbury Way

CM13EJ

Mayfield Road

CM13NS

Ongar Road

CM13PS

Highwood Road

CM13PU

Highwood Road

CM13SJ

Kingscourt Cottages

CM14NH

Tye Hall Chase

CM40PY

Chelmsford Road

CM13JW

Long Brandocks

CM13LH

Home Mead

CM13RL

Chelmsford Road

CM40LT

Radley Green Road

CM12SB

Beeches Close

CM13JJ

Millfields

CM13PA

Victoria Road

CM13RQ

Sparrows Close

CM13YA

The Green

CM12RR

Ashtree Close

CM13EW

Melba Court

CM14PH

Stonehill Road

CM14LZ

Green Lane

CM14NN

Skreens Park Road

CM14PF

Stonehill Road

CM13JX

Chequers Road

CM13RD

Nathans Lane

CM13SL

Chapel Lane

CM40LX

Ongar Road

CM13EU

Riverside Place

CM12RS

Beeches Road

CM12SL

Ravensbourne Drive

CM13JY

Nicholas Close

CM13NB

Purcell Cole

CM13PD

Back Road

CM13SU

Old Roxwell Road

CM14NX

St Michaels Drive

CM13AX

East View

CM13DU

The Green

CM13JG

Loves Walk

CM13LL

The Coverts

CM13SQ

Writtle

CM13SR

Ongar Road

CM14NT

St Michaels Drive

CM13LP

Millfields

CM12ST

Ashford Road

CM13EL

Mayfield Road

CM13JA

Lodge Road

CM13SS

Fox Burrows Lane

CM13HZ

Lodge Road

CM13NX

Ongar Road

CM13RG

Ingram Cottages

CM14NU

St Michaels Drive

CM13HW

Paradise Road

CM13PJ

Margaretting Road

CM14YY

Mill View Court

CM13EN

Church Lane

CM13PX

Highwood Road

CM13QY

Ingatestone Road

CM13RT

Lordship Road

CM14LX

Hoe Street

CM14NR

Stonehill Road

CM13RU

Roxwell Road

CM14NZ

Church Green

CM40LU

Colley Bridge Lane

CM13HH

Hunts Drive

CM13HN

Rectory Road

CM13LW

Millfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.