Springfield South & Coronation Park
Chelmsford 007 · 5 sub-areas · 7,557 residents
Chelmsford 007 is a residential part of Chelmsford in the East of England, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,300 a month — slightly above the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area stands out for its exceptionally high owner-occupation rate, with around four in five households owning their home.
Springfield South & Coronation Park 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 Springfield South & Coronation Park?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,442 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Springfield South & Coronation Park in Chelmsford
Living in Springfield South & Coronation Park
This part of Chelmsford has a settled, suburban feel that sets it apart from the city centre. Owner-occupation sits at around 80%, which is unusually high for a town this size, and that shows in the street-level character — well-maintained houses, quieter roads, fewer transient residents. Greenspace is genuinely accessible here: the nearest open space is under 250 metres away on average, and nearly seven in ten households can reach walkable greenspace without much effort.
Rents here are moderate by East of England standards. A one-bedroom lets for around £1,060 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,300, and a three-bedroom around £1,540. Those figures have risen about 7.7% over the past year, so if you're budgeting, factor in that upward pressure. The rent-to-take-home ratio of around 62% is high — this is not an easy place to rent on a modest income — and saving a deposit takes roughly 5.8 years at typical earnings.
The people who live here skew slightly older than Chelmsford as a whole. The under-18 share is around 21%, and couples with children account for roughly a quarter of households, suggesting this is primarily family territory. Single-person households represent about 24% of the area. Around 37% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is above the national average. The ethnic diversity index sits at 23.7, and around 87% of residents were born in the UK — a relatively homogeneous community by national standards.
For practical move-in considerations, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — about a 19-minute walk — with rail connections to London taking around 53 minutes. Broadband is excellent: 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chelmsford 007 a nice place to live?
- For owner-occupiers and families, yes — it's a quiet, low-crime suburban area with good greenspace access and excellent broadband. The trade-off is that rents are high relative to local wages, making it tough for solo renters. The IMD decile of 9.2 out of 10 puts it among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England.
- What is the rent in Chelmsford 007?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,060 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,300, and a three-bedroom around £1,540. Rents have risen about 7.7% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices rather than directly recorded neighbourhood rents.
- Is Chelmsford 007 safe?
- Yes, relatively. Crime runs at around 48 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK average of roughly 80. It's one of the least deprived areas in England, which tends to track with lower crime. There are no particular hotspots flagged within the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Chelmsford 007 to London?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 53 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — about a 19-minute walk. That makes it feasible for occasional London trips, but it's a long daily commute. Around 38% of residents work from home, which reduces the pressure.
- Who lives in Chelmsford 007?
- Mainly owner-occupying families and established households — around 80% own their home, and couples with children make up about a quarter of all households. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight lean toward 50–64s and families with children. It's a relatively settled, low-turnover community.
- What schools are near Chelmsford 007?
- There are 63 schools within 2 km, giving genuine choice. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%, so worth researching individually. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 900 metres away, which is a real plus for families who want top-rated provision within walking distance.
- Is Chelmsford 007 good for working from home?
- Very much so. Around 38% of residents already work from home — one of the higher shares you'll find in a suburban area — and 100% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband with no below-standard connections. The infrastructure for remote work is essentially as good as it gets.