Chelmsford population statistics

In 2020, there were 688k residents in Chelmsford postcode area with an average age of 41.4 years. Population density was 393 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 14.3% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.5 years in the same period. Based on Census, there were 2.42 residents per household in 2011.

688k

total residents
estimates 2020

41.4

average age
estimates 2020

393

population density
estimates 2020

2.42

residents per household
Census 2011

Chelmsford population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Chelmsford population density map

Chelmsford population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Chelmsford population average age map

Chelmsford population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Chelmsford population growth

Chelmsford births and deaths

by year. Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. It can take months for a death referred to a coroner to be registered.

Chelmsford births and deaths

Chelmsford population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2020. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Chelmsford population pyramid by year

Chelmsford population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2020.

Chelmsford population share by decade of age by year

Chelmsford working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2020.

Chelmsford working age population share
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15134k19.5%19.1%
16-64420k61.0%62.2%
65+134k19.5%18.6%

Chelmsford average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2020 population estimates.

41.4

Chelmsford
average age

40.4

England & Wales
average age

Chelmsford average age rank by year

Chelmsford population average age

Annual area statistics of Chelmsford's population average age compared to country statistics.

Chelmsford population average age by year

Chelmsford residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Chelmsford residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

Other reports for Chelmsford postcode area

population changes

census 2021

home energy efficiency

energy costs

property prices

home features

salary and unemployment

crime statistics

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