Chelmsford CM5 5 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM5 5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM5 5), recorded crime is 1187% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1187% above average
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Population
1,690
Recorded crime
3444.4
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CM5 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 30/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 719
Owned 60% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM5 5.
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Chelmsford CM5 5: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM5 5 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM5 5), recorded crime is 1187% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM5 5?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM5 5 runs at 3444.4 per 1,000 properties, 1187% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM5 5 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM5 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM5 5 runs at 3444.4 per 1,000 properties, 1187% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM5 5 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM5 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).