Chelmsford vs Rochford
A side-by-side comparison of the Chelmsford and Rochfordlocal 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 Chelmsford; Chelmsford has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Chelmsford | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,523 | 85,661 |
| Density | 536/km² | 513/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,300 | £2,363 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87% | 80% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 19% | 23% |