Chelmsford

Chelmsford is the primary settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of United Kingdom. It is situated in the London commuter belt, approx 32 miles (51 km) northeast from the "Centre of London". The urban area of the city has a population of approx 120,000, while the district has a total population of 168,310.

The primary conurbation of Chelmsford incorporates all or part of the former parishes. The parishes include  Broomfield, Galleywood, Writtle, Great Baddow, Widford, Moulsham,  and Springfield...                                                                                  

Early history

In the year 1199, the commissioning of a bridge over the River Can be started by Maurice, Bishop of London. William of Sainte-Mère-Eglise had approved a Royal Charter for the city of Chelmsford to hold a market. This marked the origin of the modern town. An unapproved market, functioning during weekdays, is still an  of the city centre for over the last 800 years. The name of the city is derived from Ceolmaer's ford which was near to the site of the present High Street stone bridge. 

Demographics

The 2001 Census shows that the population for Chelmsford includes  49.2% male and 50.8% female. Of this 22.5% are under 18 years while 19% are over 60 years of age. Those born outside the UK are 5.9%. While the majority of the population is white - a whopping 96%, there are blacks and Asians also. 

Full-time students in  Chelmsford account for 20.2% of the population in the age group of 16-74