Chelmsford CM17 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM17 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM17), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £413,330 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 33% 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
£413,330
Population
34,434
Recorded crime
301.9
Schools
10
Broadband
77%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM17 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 13,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 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 CM17, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (121 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 CM17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 137/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 13,700
Owned 68% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM17.
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Chelmsford CM17: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM17 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM17), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £413,330 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 CM17?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM17 runs at 301.9 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM17 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM17 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM17 runs at 301.9 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM17?
Homes in Chelmsford CM17 sell for around £413,330 on average, based on 422 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM17 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (9 of 13,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM17?
There are 10 schools in Chelmsford CM17 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Chelmsford CM17 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM17, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Chelmsford CM17 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM17 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).