Danbury & Bicknacre
Chelmsford 016 · 5 sub-areas · 9,344 residents
Chelmsford 016 is a predominantly residential corner of Chelmsford, home to around 9,300 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,300 a month — broadly in line with the wider Chelmsford market. What stands out is the ownership profile: more than four in five households own their home, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied parts of the city.
Danbury & Bicknacre is a mid-density neighbourhood of Chelmsford in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Danbury & Bicknacre?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,442 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Danbury & Bicknacre in Chelmsford
Living in Danbury & Bicknacre
This part of Chelmsford feels distinctly suburban and settled. The age profile leans older — around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and nearly a quarter are in the 50–64 bracket — which gives the area a quieter, established character compared to the more mixed inner neighbourhoods of the city. Streets here are largely owner-occupied family housing, and that shows in the feel of the place.
On cost, you're paying mid-market Chelmsford prices. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,300 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,550. Those figures have risen roughly 8% over the past year, in line with broader Essex trends. The deposit hurdle is real: with a median sale price above £550,000 and a years-to-deposit figure of 7.8, buying here is a longer-term project for most renters.
The people who live here are predominantly established families and older couples. Around 22% of households are couples with children, and over 80% own their home outright or with a mortgage. Private renting accounts for under one in ten households — well below the national average — and social housing makes up around 10%. The degree-holder share sits at 33%, roughly in line with the national average.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 7km away in straight-line terms. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and a striking 41% work from home, which explains why public transport usage is very low at just 3%. Broadband gigabit coverage reaches about a quarter of premises, which is modest — worth checking before you commit if you rely on fast connectivity. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chelmsford 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban area that suits older residents, established families and those who work from home. With over 80% of homes owner-occupied and crime running at roughly half the national rate, it's stable and low-key. It won't suit younger renters after a lively social scene or those reliant on public transport.
- What is the rent in Chelmsford 016?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,060 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,300, and a three-bedroom around £1,550. Rents have risen roughly 8% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices rather than directly measured neighbourhood figures.
- Is Chelmsford 016 safe?
- Yes, relatively. Crime runs at around 40 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The settled, low-footfall character of the area keeps opportunistic crime low compared to busier parts of Chelmsford.
- What's the commute from Chelmsford 016 to Chelmsford city centre?
- Most residents drive — around half commute by car, and the nearest rail station is about 7km away by straight-line distance. Public transport usage is very low at 3%. A large share (around 41%) work from home, which shapes why the area functions well despite modest public transport links.
- Who lives in Chelmsford 016?
- Mostly older owner-occupiers and established families. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 18–34 age group is thin at just 14%. Over 80% of households own their home. It's a low-turnover neighbourhood with a stable, long-settled population.
- What schools are near Chelmsford 016?
- There are 10 schools within roughly 2km of typical residents, but only around 22% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is over 6km away. Check current Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries carefully before relying on proximity.
- Is Chelmsford 016 good for working from home?
- It suits remote workers in terms of lifestyle — quiet, spacious suburban housing — but gigabit broadband only covers around a quarter of premises, which is modest. Check coverage at your specific address before committing. Around 41% of residents already work from home, the highest mode of 'commuting' in the area.