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About

Writtle ward lies on the western edge of Chelmsford, centred around the historic village of Writtle itself. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and the expansive grounds of Writtle College, which specialises in land-based studies. The village green, with its duck pond and ancient church, forms a traditional focal point. Open countryside begins almost immediately beyond the village core, with public footpaths leading into surrounding farmland and woodland.

A network of streams, part of the River Wid system, threads through the area, influencing its green spaces and layout. The ward includes several modern housing developments that extend towards the Chelmer Valley, blending with older properties. Community life often revolves around local schools, sports clubs, and village events held on the green. The area maintains a distinct separation from the main urban centre of Chelmsford, preserving its own identity.

Area overview

On average Writtle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Writtle is £66,447 per year. There are 5 schools in Writtle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Writtle is home to around 5,328 people, with a population density of about 294.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Writtle Population
5,328
Population density
294.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.96(-40%)
Shoplifting
8.07(+18%)
Other theft
7.13(+30%)
Drugs
4.5(+56%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,793
89.94%
Other White
176
3.3%
Irish
64
1.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
49
0.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.73%
Total population: 5,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,491
32.91%
Level 3 (A level)
833
18.39%
No qualifications
816
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 4,530

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,011
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
656
28.57%
Other social rented
291
12.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
9.23%
Social rents from council
69
3.01%
Total households: 2,296

Property prices in Writtle

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Writtle 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£750,000
Flats8£257,500
Semi-Detached23£478,000
Terraced17£447,500

10 years median price trend in Writtle

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

All postcodes in Writtle

CM13JX

Chequers Road

CM13EY

Bridge Street

CM13NW

Fosters Close

CM13LH

Home Mead

CM13HD

Lodge Road

CM13RN

Chelmsford Road

CM13SS

Fox Burrows Lane

CM28WQ

Greenbury Way

CM13JU

Oxney Mead

CM13HR

Pound Fields

CM13PR

Causeway Cottages

CM13GJ

Whitehead Close

CM13NX

Ongar Road

CM13HJ

Hunts Close

CM13DX

Green Close

CM13EZ

Romans Way

CM13EP

St John's Green

CM13JW

Long Brandocks

CM13PW

Highwood Road

CM13ND

Ongar Road

CM13SF

Follet Close

CM13PQ

Great Godfreys

CM13ST

Cow Watering Lane

CM13JT

Rollestons

CM13NA

Ongar Road

CM13NU

Ongar Road

CM13LN

Laurence Croft

CM13PF

Blackthorn Close

CM13HH

Hunts Drive

CM13SE

Moor Hall Cottages

CM13RF

Nathans Lane

CM13FH

The Pastures

CM13EL

Mayfield Road

CM13SU

Old Roxwell Road

CM13JG

Loves Walk

CM13LS

Long Brandocks

CM13RZ

Roxwell Road

CM13YA

The Green

CM13EF

Firs Drive

CM28FS

Greenbury Way

CM13HZ

Lodge Road

CM13JD

Romans Place

CM13LY

Redwood Drive

CM13NE

Longmeads Close

CM13JN

Long Brandocks

CM13EG

Orchard Close

CM13NH

Mansfields

CM13RP

Lordship Road

CM13NS

Ongar Road

CM13EB

St Johns Road

CM13JJ

Millfields

CM13DT

The Green

CM13LG

Little Meadow

CM13JR

Long Brandocks

CM13SQ

Writtle

CM13NP

Tower Road

CM13RU

Roxwell Road

CM13JB

Lodge Road

CM13GA

Guys Farm

CM13GD

Penrose Mead

CM13NY

Ongar Road

CM13HW

Paradise Road

CM13ED

Wykeham Road

CM13LP

Millfields

CM13RL

Chelmsford Road

CM13PH

Greenbury Way

CM13ET

Chelmsford Road

CM13SB

Cow Watering Lane

CM13HN

Rectory Road

CM13SD

Cow Watering Lane

CM13LT

Long Brandocks

CM13HG

Margaretting Road

CM13NN

East View

CM13HB

Lodge Road

CM13NF

Ongar Road

CM13LW

Millfields

CM13JF

Loves Walk

CM13DU

The Green

CM13RT

Lordship Road

CM13EJ

Mayfield Road

CM13JE

The Priory

CM13NL

East View

CM13JL

Long Brandocks

CM13FD

Usborne Mews

CM13HP

Paradise Road

CM13FE

Greenbury Way

CM13PE

Daws Close

CM13PN

Margaretting Road

CM13ES

Comyns Place

CM13PB

Victoria Road

CM13DZ

St Johns Green

CM13JH

Sawney Brook

CM13NT

Ongar Road

CM13DY

Chancery Place

CM13JA

Lodge Road

CM13JS

Little Stile

CM13NB

Purcell Cole

CM13HF

Margaretting Road

CM13HY

Lodge Road

CM13JQ

The Ryle

Data Sources

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