Property market | £431,354 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Stansted (14.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 77.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 88.5% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 11.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 105 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 451 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chelmsford level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chelmsford) | |
Commute (approx) | - Stratford (London) (25 mins) - London Liverpool Street (34 mins) - Highbury & Islington (53 mins) | |
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£431,354 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Stansted (14.3 miles) | |
77.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Above Average for Essex, High for UK | |
Ranked 105 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 451 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chelmsford level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chelmsford) | |
- Stratford (London) (25 mins) - London Liverpool Street (34 mins) - Highbury & Islington (53 mins) | |
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Widford has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Central Chelmsford Chelmsford, M&S Chelmsfood Westway Foodhall, M&S Chelmsford SF, Morrisons Daily West Chelmsford, Tesco Chelmsford Interchange Express, Tesco Chelmsford Marsham Arms Express, Tesco Chelmsford Princes Road Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Fox & Hounds P H, Sir Evelyn Wood P.H. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Amalfi Bistro, Barista Chelmsford, Birketts, Cake & Company, Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers, ECL Highfields, Everest Gurkha Bar & Restaurant, H... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe 5, Cafe Pausa, Central Park Cafe, Coffee Stop And Soft Play, Costa Coffee, Greenacre Cafe, Hot Box Cafe, Rose Cafe, Stables Cafe. Widford has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Widford has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £703,147, which is up 2.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £431,354 (up 2.3% on last year) , a terraced house £339,006 (up 1.6% on last year) and a flat £228,098. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £938 per month. Property prices in Widford are similar to the average property prices across Essex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Widford, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Essex region.
Property data is based on Chelmsford level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Widford, or click here to browse the longer list of Widford property transactions from 2023.
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Widford has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Thriftwood School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Thriftwood School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Writtle Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Westlands Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Writtle Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Anne's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
St Cedd's School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Widford Lodge Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | No |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Hylands School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Moulsham Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Maltese Road Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Mildmay Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Kings Road Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Oaklands Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Thriftwood School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/13/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (9/20/2007) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/9/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/2/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Oaklands Infant School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/18/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham High School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Westlands Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Writtle Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/11/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham Infant School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Writtle Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Moulsham Junior School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/25/2018) | 47 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford |
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Maltese Road Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/2/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Kings Road Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
Hylands School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Chelmsford | |
St Cedd's School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Chelmsford | |||
Widford Lodge Preparatory School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | ||||
Mildmay Junior School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Chelmsford | |||
St Anne's School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Chelmsford |
Station | Distance from Widford | Commute options |
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Chelmsford A busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Stratford (London) (33 mins - Greater Anglia - £381 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (43 mins - Greater Anglia - £404 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 53 mins - London Overground - £404 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Ingatestone A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Stratford (London) (30 mins - Greater Anglia - £323 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (41 mins - Greater Anglia - £358 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 49 mins - London Overground - £358 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Billericay A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Stratford (London) (36 mins - Greater Anglia - £327 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (47 mins - Greater Anglia - £354 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 53 mins - London Overground - £354 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Chelmsford) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Chelmsford residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 88.5% | 81.7% |
Asian | 5.3% | 9.3% |
Black | 2.6% | 4.0% |
Mixed | 2.6% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.9% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Chelmsford consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.4% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 9.6% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 16.9% | 105 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.2% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.7% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.4% | |
Routine occupations | 9.8% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.0% | 451 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 6.0% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Essex is average (61mbps). Widford is faster than this, with average download speeds of 77.2mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Chelmsford level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 77.2 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Chelmsford level:
Type | Chelmsford | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 88 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 9 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 36 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Widford.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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East Anglia | Wid | The River Wid from Ingatestone to Writtle, including Margaretting |
East Anglia | River Wid, River Can | The River Wid from Brentwood, to and including Writtle, and the River Can at Chelmsford |
East Anglia | Chelmer, Can | Riverside properties in Chelmsford, from Rivermead Industrial Estate through Central and Admirals Park including the cricket ground, to Lordship Lane |
East Anglia | Chelmer | The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Langford, the River Ter from A120 at Stebbing Green to Boreham, and the brooks around Sandon |
East Anglia | Chelmer, River Can | The Rivers Can and Chelmer through Chelmsford, including the High Street and Meadows Shopping Centre |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Widford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Epping, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £608,830 Detached: £1,047,893 | 79 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 7.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Debden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Saffron Walden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Chelmsford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Stock, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Writtle, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Pitsea, Essex Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 15Secondary: 4 | 9.4% residents in higher managerial positions 8.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Wickford, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £427,742 Detached: £640,855 | 116 | Primary: 11Secondary: 8 | 13.9% residents in higher managerial positions 7.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Maldon, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £388,478 Detached: £632,839 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Dedham, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £334,751 Detached: £531,164 | 96 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Widford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 |
Epping, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £608,830 Detached: £1,047,893 | 79 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 |
Debden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Saffron Walden, Essex Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £451,213 Detached: £736,929 | 60 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Chelmsford, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Stock, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Writtle, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £431,354 Detached: £703,147 | 88 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Pitsea, Essex Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 15Secondary: 4 |
Wickford, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £421,969 Detached: £689,889 | 109 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £427,742 Detached: £640,855 | 116 | Primary: 11Secondary: 8 |
Maldon, Essex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £388,478 Detached: £632,839 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Dedham, Essex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £334,751 Detached: £531,164 | 96 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
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