People aged 65 or over
19.4%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
35,157 out of 181,523.
Source and method →Chelmsford · England
Community life
Chelmsford council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People reporting bad or very bad health
3.6%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
6,531 out of 181,523.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
45.4%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
34,256 out of 75,403.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
13.2%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
9,954 out of 75,403.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
15.2%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
22,401 out of 147,738.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
33.9%21 March 2021 · Chelmsford
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
50,086 out of 147,738.
Source and method →Local places and initiatives
North-east Chelmsford, including Beaulieu and Channels
Chelmsford Garden Community
New neighbourhoods in north-east Chelmsford are planned alongside schools, green space and transport links. The final outline application was supported, with legal agreements still being completed.
Resolution to approve; legal agreements being finalised · evidence dated 2026-10-02
Responsible body: Chelmsford City Council, Essex County Council and developer consortium
Progress, funding and source
The updated council page records the Zone 2 resolution to approve on 30 June 2026 and draft agreements published in September. It gives 15 October 2026 as the extended agreement deadline, not proof the agreements were signed.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Former gasworks and land south of Hill Road Allotments
Chelmer Waterside enabling works
Moving gas equipment clears a major obstacle to housing on the former gasworks land. The site’s redevelopment also relies on access and ground preparation.
Enabling work programme published; completion not verified · evidence dated 2026-07-29
Responsible body: Chelmsford City Council and Cadent
Progress, funding and source
The council page explains that relocating the gas-pressure equipment enables homes on the old works site. Its July 2026 timetable lists staged works; it does not confirm all stages were completed.
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Gas Pressure Reduction System →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.