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Chelmsford CM9 8 area guide

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Is Chelmsford CM9 8 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM9 8), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £457,564 on average, there are 3 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.

Flood risk in Chelmsford CM9 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM9 8 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (415 of 5,744) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 211 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)

1995: £79,257 (127 sales)1996: £76,092 (188 sales)1997: £90,936 (174 sales)1998: £100,942 (192 sales)1999: £110,168 (239 sales)2000: £122,371 (156 sales)2001: £144,320 (176 sales)2002: £174,023 (209 sales)2003: £207,664 (152 sales)2004: £238,687 (177 sales)2005: £252,354 (176 sales)2006: £255,975 (197 sales)2007: £310,749 (175 sales)2008: £246,189 (79 sales)2009: £230,200 (106 sales)2010: £253,710 (123 sales)2011: £253,191 (94 sales)2012: £282,640 (78 sales)2013: £261,674 (136 sales)2014: £292,551 (156 sales)2015: £361,998 (126 sales)2016: £365,546 (189 sales)2017: £402,035 (176 sales)2018: £394,336 (146 sales)2019: £377,993 (137 sales)2020: £413,817 (126 sales)2021: £428,665 (204 sales)2022: £488,114 (119 sales)2023: £432,663 (110 sales)2024: £457,564 (115 sales)2025: £489,440 (110 sales)2026: £446,437 (26 sales) 2026: £446,437 (26 sales) — part year so far £489,440 £76,092 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CM9 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 5 crimesJun 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 1 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesOct 24: 5 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesJan 25: 1 crimesFeb 25: 4 crimesMar 25: 3 crimesApr 25: 2 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 3 crimesJul 25: 2 crimesAug 25: 1 crimesSep 25: 2 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 2 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 5 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CM9 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
24%
Households with children
26%
Households
5,947

Owned 80% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CM9 8.

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Chelmsford CM9 8: frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford CM9 8 a good place to live?

In Chelmsford (CM9 8), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £457,564 on average, there are 3 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).

What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM9 8?

Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM9 8 runs at 3.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chelmsford CM9 8 safe?

Crime in Chelmsford CM9 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM9 8 runs at 3.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chelmsford CM9 8?

Homes in Chelmsford CM9 8 sell for around £457,564 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chelmsford CM9 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chelmsford CM9 8 is rated high. Around 7.2% of properties (415 of 5,744) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 211 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chelmsford CM9 8?

There are 3 schools in Chelmsford CM9 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Chelmsford CM9 8 a deprived area?

Chelmsford CM9 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).