Chelmsford CM5 area guide
3 sectors · 449 postcodes
Is Chelmsford CM5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM5), recorded crime is 59% below the national average, homes sell for around £669,849 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 59% below average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£669,849
Population
19,722
Recorded crime
93.5
Schools
6
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chelmsford CM5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM5 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (53 of 7,326) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 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 sold price in CM5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CM5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 39/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 7,729
Owned 74% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM5.
Browse sectors
Nearby areas
Chelmsford CM5: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM5), recorded crime is 59% below the national average, homes sell for around £669,849 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM5?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM5 runs at 93.5 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM5 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM5 runs at 93.5 per 1,000 properties, 59% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM5?
Homes in Chelmsford CM5 sell for around £669,849 on average, based on 152 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chelmsford CM5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM5 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (53 of 7,326) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 17 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM5?
There are 6 schools in Chelmsford CM5 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Chelmsford CM5 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Chelmsford CM5, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Chelmsford CM5 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).