Chelmsford CM14 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM14 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM14), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £467,398 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 26% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£467,398
Population
32,740
Recorded crime
288.0
Schools
5
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM14 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (35 of 12,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 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 CM14, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (86 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 CM14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 197/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 14,062
Owned 65% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM14.
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Chelmsford CM14: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM14 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM14), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £467,398 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM14?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM14 runs at 288.0 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM14 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM14 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM14 runs at 288.0 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM14?
Homes in Chelmsford CM14 sell for around £467,398 on average, based on 419 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM14 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (35 of 12,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM14?
There are 5 schools in Chelmsford CM14 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Chelmsford CM14 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM14, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Chelmsford CM14 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM14 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).