Chelmsford CM16 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM16 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £758,102 on average, there are 10 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).
- B Safetycrime 18% below 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
£758,102
Population
32,557
Recorded crime
186.2
Schools
10
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM16 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (422 of 12,956) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 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 CM16, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (61 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 CM16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 118/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 13,246
Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM16.
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Chelmsford CM16: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM16 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £758,102 on average, there are 10 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).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM16?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 runs at 186.2 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM16 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 runs at 186.2 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM16?
Homes in Chelmsford CM16 sell for around £758,102 on average, based on 357 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM16 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (422 of 12,956) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 108 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM16?
There are 10 schools in Chelmsford CM16 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Chelmsford CM16 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM16, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Chelmsford CM16 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM16 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).