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Chelmsford CM7 1 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM7 1 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM7 1), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £287,705 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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
£287,705
from 144 sales
Population
16,869
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
179.1
per 1,000 · -33% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
2.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM7 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM7 1 is rated medium. Around 2.6% of properties (129 of 5,018) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 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 CM7 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 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 CM7 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,170

Owned 60% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM7 1.

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Chelmsford CM7 1: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM7 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM7 1?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM7 1 runs at 179.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM7 1 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM7 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM7 1 runs at 179.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM7 1?

Homes in Chelmsford CM7 1 sell for around £287,705 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM7 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM7 1 is rated medium. Around 2.6% of properties (129 of 5,018) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 43 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM7 1?

There are 3 schools in Chelmsford CM7 1 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM7 1 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM7 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).