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Chelmsford, ESS Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
190 K People
Age distribution
22.7 under 19
57.9 20-64
19.4 over 65 %
57.9 20-64
19.4 over 65 %
Household size
2.3 People
Household composition
51% female-headed
49% male; 30.1% single person %
49% male; 30.1% single person %
Median household income
£52,000 GBP
Dominant industries
Wholesale retail trade; professional services sector
Cost of living index
105 index
Retail sales per capita
£3,200 GBP
Disposable income
£28,000 GBP
Existing retail mix
Mixed; high street, malls, independents type
Number of competitors
9,690 businesses
Market saturation
Medium level
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes; Debenhams site redevelopment status
Rent costs
£25 GBP per sq ft
Property values
£400,000 GBP
Zoning laws
Mixed-use encouraged policy
Business permits
Standard via council process
Availability of retail space
Moderate level
Proximity to major roads
High; A12 nearby access
Public transportation access
Good; rail and bus level
Parking availability
£36.85 annual permit GBP
Pedestrian traffic
High in center level
Vehicle traffic
High on Parkway level
Public transport accessibility
Excellent score
Commute times
25 minutes
Shopping preferences
In-store preferred type
Brand affinity
Store loyalty over brands trend
Consumer loyalty
High to local level
Entertainment and leisure trends
Festivals, parks type
Crime statistics
84.2 per 1,000 rate
Shoplifting rates
88 per month incidents
Public safety measures
Purple Flag status award
Tourist spending
£342m regional GBP
Tourist footfall
Moderate level
Major local events
V Festival legacy, markets events
Seasonal attractions
RHS Garden Hyde Hall sites
Total retail space
2 sqm
Retail space per capita
5.5 sq m
Retail leakage rate
Significant level
Sustainable retail demand
Growing trend
Major upcoming retail projects
Bond Street redevelopment projects
Luxury retail performance
Stable trend
Top mall shopping preferences
Meadows, High Street locations
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, events drivers
Preferred brand categories
Medium demand level
Preferred brand categories
High level
Number of existing malls
2 major count
Total retail footfall
Millions visits
Retail market gaps
Leisure integration gaps
Trade area population
726,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High potential
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use type
Public transport access
High score
Walkability score
7/10 score
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent; A12 access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
Ample with permits capacity
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed; garden communities use
Retail Destinations in Chelmsford, ESS
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Chelmsford, ESS at a Glance
- Total Properties1
- CountryUnited Kingdom
