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Chelmsford CM7 3 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM7 3 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM7 3), recorded crime is 6% below the national average, homes sell for around £266,773 on average, there are 2 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 4/10, 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
£266,773
from 181 sales
Population
15,147
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
251.2
per 1,000 · -6% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM7 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM7 3 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (27 of 5,728) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (41 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 6,469

Owned 52% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM7 3.

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Chelmsford CM7 3: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM7 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM7 3?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM7 3 runs at 251.2 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM7 3 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM7 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM7 3 runs at 251.2 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM7 3?

Homes in Chelmsford CM7 3 sell for around £266,773 on average, based on 181 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM7 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM7 3 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (27 of 5,728) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM7 3?

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

Is Chelmsford CM7 3 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM7 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).