Broomfield, Chelmsford is a suburb of the central Essex town and boasts a current population of around 4,000 residents. It is situated approximately two miles to the north of the town and is one of the most popular older residential areas of Chelmsford in which to live.

Formerly a village, Broomfield Chelmsford is home to one of the largest Accident & Emergency hospitals in Essex which includes a nationwide specialist centre for Plastics and Burns. Being a popular residential suburb, it is also home to the highly regarded Chelmer Valley High School, Broomfield Primary School, two pubs, two churches and various local sports teams.

After excavation works carried out by workmen around 130 years ago, Broomfield Chelmsford was discovered to be an important Anglo-Saxon burial site. Following a more extensive search many years later, such items as gold ornament, cups, glassware, buckets & weapons were found, putting it on a par with the more famous sites of Sutton Hoo and Taplow. The artefacts are now housed in the British Museum in London.

Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford

Opened in 1940, Broomfield Hospital was originally known as the Essex County Hospital and was male only patients. Over the years, the hospital has expanded to include an A & E department, pharmacy, CAT scanner, medical academic library, intensive care department, cancer care unit, eye clinic & several other vital health related services.

Recent development has seen completion of a £148M project which was completed at the end of 2010. This included a new Accident & Emergency department, which incorporate facilities to accept the Essex Air Ambulance on a roof top Heli-Pad, a new maternity unit, plus brand new ‘state of the art' hospital wards offering some of the best care for in-patients anywhere in the UK.

Broomfield Hospital Address
Court Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7ET

Broomfield Hospital Telephone No is: 01245 443673

Broomfield Hospital by Car - If arriving by car, please use postcode CM1 7ET in your SatNav, or follow the frequent road signs around Chelmsford and local roads.

Broomfield Hospital Parking - There is car parking for patients & visitors. Peak times are between 9.00am - 2.00pm, and you may find difficulty finding a space.

Broomfield Hospital Car Park Charges - First 15 mins free - 15 mins to 3 hours is £3.00 - 3 hours to 5 hours is £4.00 - 5 hours to 24 hours is £6.00. Reduced rate weekly tickets are available from the car park office.
If arriving by car, please use postcode CM1 7ET in your SatNav, or follow the frequent road signs around Chelmsford and local approach roads.

Broomfield Hospital by Bus - There are several buses from Chelmsford Bus Station, the town centre, suburbs and local villages & towns direct to Broomfield Hospital. Some of the services are as follows....

Service 42
Galleywood - Chelmsford Railway Station - Broomfield Hospital

Service 42A
Galleywood - Chelmsford Railway Station - Broomfield Hospital - Great Dunmow - Stansted Airport

Service 542
Chelmsford Railway Station - Broomfield Hospital - Great Dunmow (one service each way each on school days only)

Service 47
Chelmsford - Broomfield Hospital

Service 70
Chelmsford - Little Waltham - Braintree - Coggeshall - Marks Tey - Colchester

Service 352
Chelmsford - Little Waltham - Braintree - Halstead (evenings and Sundays only)

For more information on local bus services visit Chelmsford Bus.

Broomfield Hospital Jobs - By far the biggest employer in Broomfield is the local hospital and there are always jobs available. Maybe your area of expertise is in Ophthalmology, or you are a qualified Physiotherapist, an experienced Health Care Assistant, or a Community Nurse, then you it might pay for you to see what they currently have on offer. Of course it is not just all health positions they may be looking for, and often require a Finance Manager, Housekeeper or a Head of Governance. If you are looking for jobs at Broomfield Hospital make sure you keep a check on our Medical/ Healthcare/ Nursing jobs section.

Houses for Sale in Broomfield Chelmsford

Broomfield is a popular place to live in Chelmsford with great amenities and some delightful new and used properties. Areas such as The Windmills, Nash Drive, Constance Close, Church Avenue, & Jubilee Avenue are sought after by families, whereas some of the more expensive property can be found on Main Road or School Lane.

Broomfield Chelmsford Property Prices - Average recent property prices are estimated to be in the region of £228K, being broken down as detached £369K, semi-detached £227K, terraced £193K, & flats at £148K.

Broomfield Chelmsford Council Tax Rates - Council tax rates for the CM1 postcode, under which Broomfield falls, are slightly above the UK national average. For the period 2011 -2012 the annual band rates are as follows...

A £965.79
B £1,126.76
C £1,287.72
D £1,448.69
E £1,770.62
F £2,092.55
G £2,414.48
H £2,897.38

Broomfield Chelmsford Crime Stats - According to the Police.uk website, Broomfield has an average crime rate compared to the UK. Since the new crime reporting system was launched in December 2010, it show that there are, on average, approximately 50 crimes committed each month, of which just over half are anti-social behaviour.

Schools in Broomfield Chelmsford

Broomfield Primary School in Chelmsford is a larger than average primary school which caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11. The last Ofsted report in 2008 classed the school as having ‘outstanding pastoral welfare' with a strong sense of community. Most pupils attain the expected standards or above in English, Mathematics and Science and the headteacher states that Broomfield is "very happy and successful school"

Broomfield Primary School
School Lane
Broomfield
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7DN
Tel: 01245 440251

To find out more information, please visit Broomfield Primary School, Chelmsford.

Moving further up the ladder, Chelmer Valley High School provides education for children between the ages of 11 and 18. Now a Specialist Engineering College, Chelmer Valley was described as an ‘outstanding school' in its latest Ofsted report in 2007. Pupils are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential whilst at the school and are offered a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Chelmer Valley High School
Court Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7ER
Tel: 01245 440232

To find out more information, please visit Chelmer Valley High School, Chelmsford

Broomfield Chelmsford - Local Amenities

Doctors in Broomfield - Tennyson House Surgery, 20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HW Tel: 01245 260459

Broomfield Library - Broomfield Library, 180 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DJ. Tel: 01245 440254 Opening Times: Mon & Thu: 9.00am-5.00pm, Wed & Sat: 1.00pm-5.00pm, Tue, Fri & Sun: Closed. Facilities include fax, internet, CD's, DVD's, induction loops, audio books, baby & toddler story times.

Broomfield Nurseries
• Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten , 158 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7AH. Tel: 01245 443755.
• Sunrise Nursery, School Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DN. Tel: 01245 444909 ‎

Broomfield Nursing Home - Broomfield Grange Nursing Home, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7FG. Tel: 01245 443680

Broomfield Post Office - Broomfield Post Office, The Parade, 263 Broomfield Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4DP. Opening hours Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.30pm, Sat 9.00am-12.30pm

Broomfield Churches
• St Mary with St Leonard, Church Green, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7BD. Tel: 01245 440318
• Broomfield Methodist Church, 124 Main Rd, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7AG.Tel: 01245 440888

Broomfield Sports Clubs
• Broomfield Football Club, Angel Meadow, Main Road, Broomfield Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7AH. Running 17 teams in 2010/2011 season for all ages from U8 to Senior level, plus soccer school for 6-7 year olds. Awarded FA Charter Standard in 2010.
• Broomfield Cricket Club, Mill Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7BQ. Playing league, friendly and midweek 20/20 matches throughout the summer

Pubs in Broomfield
• The Angel, 160 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7AH. Tel: 01245 444917. A Traditional Country Pub & restaurant with charm and character.
• The Kings Arms, 295, Main Rd, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7AU