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Chelmsford CM9 6 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM9 6 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM9 6), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £462,200 on average, there are 6 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 7/10, 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
£462,200
from 265 sales
Population
21,540
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
81.2
per 1,000 · -70% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM9 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM9 6 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (364 of 7,401) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 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 CM9 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 CM9 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 24/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 9,129

Owned 72% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM9 6.

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Chelmsford CM9 6: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM9 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM9 6?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM9 6 runs at 81.2 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM9 6 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM9 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM9 6 runs at 81.2 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM9 6?

Homes in Chelmsford CM9 6 sell for around £462,200 on average, based on 265 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM9 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM9 6 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (364 of 7,401) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM9 6?

There are 6 schools in Chelmsford CM9 6 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM9 6 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM9 6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).