Chelmsford CM23 3 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM23 3 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM23 3), recorded crime is 68% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,250 on average, there are 4 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
£354,250
Population
23,563
Recorded crime
86.8
Schools
4
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM23 3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM23 3 is rated high. Around 11.9% of properties (662 of 5,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 201 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 CM23 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 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 CM23 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 9,691
Owned 61% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM23 3.
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Chelmsford CM23 3: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM23 3 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM23 3), recorded crime is 68% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,250 on average, there are 4 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 CM23 3?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM23 3 runs at 86.8 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM23 3 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM23 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM23 3 runs at 86.8 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM23 3?
Homes in Chelmsford CM23 3 sell for around £354,250 on average, based on 174 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM23 3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM23 3 is rated high. Around 11.9% of properties (662 of 5,563) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 201 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM23 3?
There are 4 schools in Chelmsford CM23 3 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chelmsford CM23 3 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM23 3 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).