Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Chelmsford

Living in Writtle

A snapshot of life in Writtle, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Writtle is a village in Chelmsford, East of England with a population of 4,703. The average house price is £534,932 and the overall crime rate is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Writtle ranks

Population

4,703

Avg House Price

£534,932

Crime Rate

69.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

417 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,617

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Writtle's detached homes (£780,595) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£333,062).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Writtle prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£408,474 → £534,932).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£780,595	£700,000	21
Semi-Detached	£449,310	£460,000	21
Terraced	£437,939	£446,250	18
Flat	£333,062	£257,500	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Writtle is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Writtle: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hylands School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Writtle Infant School	Primary	Good
Writtle Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Writtle averages 417 Mbps — 317% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Writtle homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	68.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,205

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,703
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£34,617
Employment Rate	61.5%
Owner Occupied	70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Writtle?

The average house price in Writtle is £534,932 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Writtle?

The most affordable entry point in Writtle is a flat, with an average price of £333,062.

Is Writtle a safe place to live?

Writtle has a recorded crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Writtle?

Writtle has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Writtle?

Average broadband download speeds in Writtle are around 417 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.2% of premises.

How big is Writtle?

Writtle is a settlement in Chelmsford with a population of approximately 4,703.

Most compared with

How does Writtle stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Writtle

House price: £437,500 · £534,932
Crime rate: 43.6 · 69.3
Distance: 14.4 mi

Basildon

Writtle

House price: £352,811 · £534,932
Crime rate: 85.3 · 69.3
Distance: 10.9 mi

Billericay

Writtle

House price: £588,207 · £534,932
Crime rate: 85.3 · 69.3
Distance: 7.0 mi

Bishop's Stortford

Writtle

House price: £510,579 · £534,932
Crime rate: 51.7 · 69.3
Distance: 14.8 mi

Boreham

Writtle

House price: £385,221 · £534,932
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.3
Distance: 5.6 mi

Braintree

Writtle

House price: £374,943 · £534,932
Crime rate: 53.6 · 69.3
Distance: 11.9 mi

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