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Chelmsford CM14 4 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM14 4 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM14 4), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £409,505 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).

C Safetycrime 8% above average
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
£409,505
from 250 sales
Population
18,485
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
289.0
per 1,000 · +8% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
0 primary · 2 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
84%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM14 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM14 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (29 of 6,918) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 19 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 90/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 8,088

Owned 63% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM14 4.

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Chelmsford CM14 4: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM14 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM14 4?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM14 4 runs at 289.0 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM14 4 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM14 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM14 4 runs at 289.0 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM14 4?

Homes in Chelmsford CM14 4 sell for around £409,505 on average, based on 250 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM14 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM14 4 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (29 of 6,918) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 19 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM14 4?

There are 2 schools in Chelmsford CM14 4 (0 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Chelmsford CM14 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM14 4, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Chelmsford CM14 4 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM14 4 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).