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Springfield sits just to the northeast of Chelmsford’s city centre, bordered by the River Chelmer and the more recent developments of Beaulieu and Channels. Historically, its name stems from the numerous springs in the area, a geographic legacy that is still reflected in the pockets of green space and the riverside walks along the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. The locality is broadly divided into 'Old Springfield', which retains a village-like feel around All Saints’ Church and the Green, and the more modern residential extensions that grew during the later twentieth century. It is a practical location for those needing access to the city’s main railway station, which is within walking distance for many, while the nearby Boreham interchange provides a direct link to the A12. Locally, the area is well-served by the Springfield Parish Centre and several established schools, and it remains the home of Essex Police headquarters, which has been a major local landmark on Sandford Road since the 1970s.