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Chelmsford CM1 2 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM1 2 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM1 2), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £406,688 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM1 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM1 2 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (290 of 7,569) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £61,098 (189 sales)1996: £71,859 (284 sales)1997: £78,219 (257 sales)1998: £85,428 (207 sales)1999: £92,353 (262 sales)2000: £103,145 (266 sales)2001: £123,756 (280 sales)2002: £154,240 (339 sales)2003: £175,838 (253 sales)2004: £190,028 (275 sales)2005: £183,799 (211 sales)2006: £216,953 (317 sales)2007: £216,333 (321 sales)2008: £213,836 (157 sales)2009: £203,306 (149 sales)2010: £217,664 (190 sales)2011: £226,793 (182 sales)2012: £240,518 (186 sales)2013: £231,973 (207 sales)2014: £238,981 (241 sales)2015: £290,177 (258 sales)2016: £331,615 (255 sales)2017: £354,031 (211 sales)2018: £337,737 (197 sales)2019: £370,847 (183 sales)2020: £337,649 (188 sales)2021: £373,367 (267 sales)2022: £371,773 (250 sales)2023: £534,154 (177 sales)2024: £406,688 (185 sales)2025: £422,324 (204 sales)2026: £373,340 (50 sales) 2026: £373,340 (50 sales) — part year so far £534,154 £61,098 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CM1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 133 crimesJun 24: 130 crimesJul 24: 164 crimesAug 24: 143 crimesSep 24: 125 crimesOct 24: 131 crimesNov 24: 141 crimesDec 24: 133 crimesJan 25: 120 crimesFeb 25: 122 crimesMar 25: 118 crimesApr 25: 139 crimesMay 25: 157 crimesJun 25: 149 crimesJul 25: 151 crimesAug 25: 115 crimesSep 25: 136 crimesOct 25: 131 crimesNov 25: 130 crimesDec 25: 128 crimesJan 26: 156 crimesFeb 26: 128 crimesMar 26: 174 crimesApr 26: 148 crimes Apr 26: 148 crimes 174 115 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CM1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 138/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
30%
Households with children
30%
Households
10,586

Owned 55% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM1 2.

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Chelmsford CM1 2: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM1 2 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM1 2), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £406,688 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM1 2?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM1 2 runs at 585.0 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM1 2 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM1 2 runs at 585.0 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM1 2?

Homes in Chelmsford CM1 2 sell for around £406,688 on average, based on 185 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM1 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM1 2 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (290 of 7,569) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 31 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM1 2?

There are 9 schools in Chelmsford CM1 2 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM1 2 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM1 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).