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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Writtle is £476,500 (around £478 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £406,250 and £570,000. There are 3 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Writtle Population

5,328

Population density

294.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,793

89.94%

Other White

176

3.3%

Irish

1.2%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.92%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.73%

Total population: 5,329

Economics

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

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

3.01%

Total households: 2,296

Property prices in Writtle

Median price: £476,500

Price per sq ft: £478

Sales (last 12 months): 50

Typical range (middle 50%): £406K – £570K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £476,500 (about £478 per square foot) in Writtle area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Writtle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£625,000	£465	£477,750	£532,500	£828,384	£1,072,500
Semi-Detached	24	£458,750	£490	£374,688	£418,750	£501,250	£572,000
Terraced	10	£415,000	£434	£347,338	£401,250	£635,038	£780,000
Flats	4	£204,250	£427	£168,000	£180,000	£230,125	£246,025

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Writtle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Writtle.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£497,500	£195,000	£455,000	£322,500
2017	£570,000	£220,000	£370,000	£317,500
2018	£615,000	£215,000	£375,000	£345,000
2019	£702,500	£220,000	£380,000	£368,500
2020	£535,000	£220,000	£400,000	£325,000
2021	£632,500	£215,000	£425,000	£345,000
2022	£740,000	£220,000	£485,000	£375,000
2023	£630,000	£268,000	£446,250	£402,500
2024	£622,500	£229,500	£469,100	£344,000
2025	£775,000	£257,500	£475,000	£448,750
2026	£590,000	£185,000	£445,750	£405,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Writtle.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£364	£503	£350	£322
2017	£427	£413	£376	£365
2018	£410	£404	£383	£359
2019	£415	£367	£411	£371
2020	£400	£316	£362	£419
2021	£438	£417	£440	£379
2022	£513	£427	£456	£425
2023	£484	£417	£447	£411
2024	£453	£409	£396	£416
2025	£486	£424	£441	£416
2026	£463	£430	£489	£409

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Writtle ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Thorpe-Apps

Writtle - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Barry Knight

Writtle - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Writtle

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Writtle

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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