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Writtle & Highwood

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Writtle & Highwood Population

8,309

Population density

204.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,391

88.93%

Other White

280

3.37%

Indian

1.05%

Irish

1.02%

Other Asian

0.72%

Total population: 8,311

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£636,500	£428,000	£572,500	£891,768	£1,301,000
Flats	10	£252,000	£188,900	£228,875	£267,500	£283,250
Semi-Detached	31	£480,000	£362,500	£445,500	£522,500	£863,750
Terraced	16	£436,500	£318,563	£360,000	£485,500	£525,000

10 years median price trend in Writtle & Highwood

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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