Chelmsford CM20 1 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM20 1 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM20 1), recorded crime is 73% above the national average, homes sell for around £312,703 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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
£312,703
Population
14,722
Recorded crime
463.0
Schools
2
Broadband
60%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM20 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM20 1 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,347) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 CM20 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 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 CM20 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 5,842
Owned 40% · Social rent 36% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM20 1.
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Nearby areas
Chelmsford CM20 1: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM20 1 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM20 1), recorded crime is 73% above the national average, homes sell for around £312,703 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM20 1?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM20 1 runs at 463.0 per 1,000 properties, 73% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM20 1 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM20 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM20 1 runs at 463.0 per 1,000 properties, 73% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM20 1?
Homes in Chelmsford CM20 1 sell for around £312,703 on average, based on 99 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM20 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM20 1 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,347) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM20 1?
There are 2 schools in Chelmsford CM20 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chelmsford CM20 1 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM20 1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).