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Chelmsford CM21 0 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM21 0 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM21 0), recorded crime is 26% below the national average, homes sell for around £601,013 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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.

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM21 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM21 0 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (18 of 2,513) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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)

1995: £99,045 (68 sales)1996: £121,582 (103 sales)1997: £122,572 (91 sales)1998: £116,925 (93 sales)1999: £162,252 (102 sales)2000: £191,770 (93 sales)2001: £195,868 (117 sales)2002: £207,699 (102 sales)2003: £238,952 (84 sales)2004: £263,345 (91 sales)2005: £266,784 (73 sales)2006: £312,382 (94 sales)2007: £332,522 (72 sales)2008: £355,345 (45 sales)2009: £306,495 (55 sales)2010: £367,073 (58 sales)2011: £399,424 (56 sales)2012: £344,775 (72 sales)2013: £357,083 (61 sales)2014: £387,046 (81 sales)2015: £459,156 (52 sales)2016: £427,235 (73 sales)2017: £511,306 (62 sales)2018: £463,010 (83 sales)2019: £457,481 (53 sales)2020: £556,857 (64 sales)2021: £574,108 (103 sales)2022: £596,759 (155 sales)2023: £591,159 (118 sales)2024: £601,013 (105 sales)2025: £599,813 (67 sales)2026: £455,266 (15 sales) 2026: £455,266 (15 sales) — part year so far £601,013 £99,045 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CM21 0, 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

May 24: 21 crimesJun 24: 9 crimesJul 24: 24 crimesAug 24: 21 crimesSep 24: 23 crimesOct 24: 23 crimesNov 24: 11 crimesDec 24: 16 crimesJan 25: 21 crimesFeb 25: 19 crimesMar 25: 15 crimesApr 25: 11 crimesMay 25: 21 crimesJun 25: 18 crimesJul 25: 18 crimesAug 25: 30 crimesSep 25: 22 crimesOct 25: 11 crimesNov 25: 14 crimesDec 25: 23 crimesJan 26: 10 crimesFeb 26: 6 crimesMar 26: 13 crimesApr 26: 27 crimes Apr 26: 27 crimes 30 6 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CM21 0 (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
27%
Households with children
29%
Households
4,144

Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM21 0.

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Chelmsford CM21 0: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM21 0 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM21 0), recorded crime is 26% below the national average, homes sell for around £601,013 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 CM21 0?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM21 0 runs at 198.5 per 1,000 properties, 26% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM21 0 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM21 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM21 0 runs at 198.5 per 1,000 properties, 26% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM21 0?

Homes in Chelmsford CM21 0 sell for around £601,013 on average, based on 105 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM21 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM21 0 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (18 of 2,513) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM21 0?

There are 2 schools in Chelmsford CM21 0 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Chelmsford CM21 0 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM21 0, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Chelmsford CM21 0 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM21 0 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).