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Chelmsford CM8 1 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM8 1 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM8 1), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £357,884 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, 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).

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
£357,884
from 310 sales
Population
26,434
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
194.8
per 1,000 · -27% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
9
7 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM8 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM8 1 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (260 of 8,180) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 216 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 CM8 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (62 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 CM8 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 68/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 11,049

Owned 66% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM8 1.

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Chelmsford CM8 1: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM8 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM8 1?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM8 1 runs at 194.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM8 1 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM8 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM8 1 runs at 194.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM8 1?

Homes in Chelmsford CM8 1 sell for around £357,884 on average, based on 310 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM8 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM8 1 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (260 of 8,180) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 216 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM8 1?

There are 9 schools in Chelmsford CM8 1 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM8 1 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM8 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).