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Chelmsford CM22 6 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM22 6 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM22 6), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £599,599 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
£599,599
from 258 sales
Population
20,286
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
220.1
per 1,000 · -18% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM22 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM22 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (34 of 5,449) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 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 CM22 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 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 CM22 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 76/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 23%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 7,815

Owned 72% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM22 6.

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Chelmsford CM22 6: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM22 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM22 6?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM22 6 runs at 220.1 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM22 6 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM22 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM22 6 runs at 220.1 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM22 6?

Homes in Chelmsford CM22 6 sell for around £599,599 on average, based on 258 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM22 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM22 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (34 of 5,449) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM22 6?

There are 3 schools in Chelmsford CM22 6 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM22 6 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM22 6 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).