Postcode sector · CM8 2

Chelmsford CM8 2 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM8 2 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM8 2), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £319,318 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£319,318
from 193 sales
Population
18,104
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
191.9
per 1,000 · -28% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM8 2

Chelmsford CM8 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,445 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (40 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 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 7,707

Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM8 2.

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Chelmsford CM8 2: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM8 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM8 2?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM8 2 runs at 191.9 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM8 2 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM8 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM8 2 runs at 191.9 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM8 2?

Homes in Chelmsford CM8 2 sell for around £319,318 on average, based on 193 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM8 2 at risk of flooding?

Chelmsford CM8 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,445 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM8 2?

There are 4 schools in Chelmsford CM8 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM8 2 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM8 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).