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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.

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)

1995: £65,633 (178 sales)1996: £66,902 (271 sales)1997: £70,382 (269 sales)1998: £82,092 (251 sales)1999: £120,111 (291 sales)2000: £130,128 (206 sales)2001: £133,129 (269 sales)2002: £149,493 (263 sales)2003: £176,289 (234 sales)2004: £203,342 (210 sales)2005: £197,530 (208 sales)2006: £203,659 (290 sales)2007: £229,196 (280 sales)2008: £223,193 (157 sales)2009: £185,177 (251 sales)2010: £225,083 (131 sales)2011: £228,429 (145 sales)2012: £221,103 (186 sales)2013: £226,216 (235 sales)2014: £299,428 (210 sales)2015: £331,494 (243 sales)2016: £371,318 (235 sales)2017: £421,396 (182 sales)2018: £400,096 (242 sales)2019: £343,211 (152 sales)2020: £346,486 (146 sales)2021: £403,569 (228 sales)2022: £456,010 (223 sales)2023: £460,400 (217 sales)2024: £354,250 (174 sales)2025: £441,446 (183 sales)2026: £369,984 (48 sales) 2026: £369,984 (48 sales) — part year so far £460,400 £65,633 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

May 24: 49 crimesJun 24: 39 crimesJul 24: 58 crimesAug 24: 33 crimesSep 24: 29 crimesOct 24: 27 crimesNov 24: 23 crimesDec 24: 28 crimesJan 25: 18 crimesFeb 25: 29 crimesMar 25: 42 crimesApr 25: 24 crimesMay 25: 27 crimesJun 25: 49 crimesJul 25: 36 crimesAug 25: 27 crimesSep 25: 31 crimesOct 25: 31 crimesNov 25: 31 crimesDec 25: 33 crimesJan 26: 34 crimesFeb 26: 29 crimesMar 26: 22 crimesApr 26: 23 crimes Apr 26: 23 crimes 58 18 May 24 Apr 26

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).