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About

Writtle ward is located in the western part of Chelmsford, Essex. It covers the village of Writtle, known for its historic roots dating back to the Domesday Book. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities such as shops, pubs, and a village hall. Writtle College, a former agricultural college now part of Anglia Ruskin University, is a notable feature in the ward.

The ward is bordered by rural landscapes, offering a mix of suburban and countryside living. It has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to Chelmsford city center. The River Can runs through the area, adding to its natural appeal. Writtle ward maintains a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the village green or nearby Hylands Park.

Area overview

On average Writtle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in Writtle is £48,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Writtle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Writtle Population
5,328
Population density
294.9 per km²

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Writtle area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,362,500.

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£635,000
Flats9£255,000
Semi-Detached21£480,000
Terraced14£417,500

10 years median price trend in Writtle

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

All postcodes in Writtle

CM13HB

Lodge Road

CM13HD

Lodge Road

CM13LS

Long Brandocks

CM13NE

Longmeads Close

CM13NT

Highwood Road

CM13DY

Chancery Place

CM13EA

Bridge Street

CM13FD

Bridge Street

CM13LF

Well Field

CM13ND

Ongar Road

CM13JZ

Nicholas Close

CM13ST

Cow Watering Lane

CM13US

Lucerne Way

CM13WR

Edney Wood

CM13EQ

Lordship Road

CM13EP

St John's Green

CM13RZ

Roxwell Road

CM13SB

Cow Watering Lane

CM13ES

Comyns Place

CM13ET

Chelmsford Road

CM13NA

Little Meadow

CM13NG

Chequers Road

CM13EH

Lordship Road

CM13HE

Margaretting Road

CM13JF

Lodge Road

CM13LQ

Little Meadow

CM13JP

Further Meadow

CM13JQ

The Ryle

CM13LG

Little Meadow

CM13PR

Greenbury Way

CM13RP

Fox Burrows Lane

CM13SA

Cow Watering Lane

CM13NN

East View

CM13JL

Long Brandocks

CM13NU

Back Road

CM13PN

London Road

CM13PB

Cow Watering Lane

CM13RR

Bruce Road

CM13RY

Roxwell Road

CM13EZ

Romans Way

CM13HP

Paradise Road

CM13JB

Lodge Road

CM13NW

Fosters Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.