Brentwood vs Chelmsford
A side-by-side comparison of the Brentwood and Chelmsfordlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Chelmsford is the more populous; council tax is lower in Brentwood; Brentwood has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Brentwood | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,046 | 181,523 |
| Density | 503/km² | 536/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,258 | £2,300 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 87% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 19% |