Chelmsford CM16 7 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM16 7 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16 7), recorded crime is 52% below the national average, homes sell for around £829,994 on average, there are 3 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
£829,994
Population
13,717
Recorded crime
128.8
Schools
3
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM16 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM16 7 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (35 of 3,639) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 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 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 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 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 18/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 5,509
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM16 7.
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Chelmsford CM16 7: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM16 7 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM16 7), recorded crime is 52% below the national average, homes sell for around £829,994 on average, there are 3 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 CM16 7?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 7 runs at 128.8 per 1,000 properties, 52% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM16 7 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM16 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM16 7 runs at 128.8 per 1,000 properties, 52% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM16 7?
Homes in Chelmsford CM16 7 sell for around £829,994 on average, based on 104 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM16 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM16 7 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (35 of 3,639) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM16 7?
There are 3 schools in Chelmsford CM16 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chelmsford CM16 7 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM16 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).