Chelmsford CM16 5 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM16 5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16 5), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £923,680 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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
£923,680
Population
10,144
Recorded crime
120.0
Schools
3
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM16 5
Chelmsford CM16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,779 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (8 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 4,099
Owned 73% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM16 5.
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- CM16 5AA
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Chelmsford CM16 5: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM16 5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16 5), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £923,680 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 5?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 5 runs at 120.0 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM16 5 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM16 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 5 runs at 120.0 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM16 5?
Homes in Chelmsford CM16 5 sell for around £923,680 on average, based on 61 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM16 5 at risk of flooding?
Chelmsford CM16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,779 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM16 5?
There are 3 schools in Chelmsford CM16 5 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chelmsford CM16 5 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM16 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).