Chelmsford CM1 7 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM1 7 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM1 7), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £409,411 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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.
Avg sold price
£409,411
Population
24,224
Recorded crime
323.7
Schools
5
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM1 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM1 7 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 4,469) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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)
Annual average (mean) sold price in CM1 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CM1 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 9,530
Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM1 7.
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Chelmsford CM1 7: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM1 7 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM1 7), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £409,411 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM1 7?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM1 7 runs at 323.7 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM1 7 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM1 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM1 7 runs at 323.7 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM1 7?
Homes in Chelmsford CM1 7 sell for around £409,411 on average, based on 148 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM1 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM1 7 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 4,469) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM1 7?
There are 5 schools in Chelmsford CM1 7 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chelmsford CM1 7 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM1 7 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).