Area guide

Living in CM1, Chelmsford

Average price

£376,682

-2.4% in a year · +10.1% in 5 years

Area score

43/100

Below average · around CM1 2BQ

Crime

360

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Chelmsford · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime360 crimes a month within a mile

Flood riskLow flood risk

Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around CM1 2BQ

Owners 25%Private renters 18%Social renters 57%

Schools nearby

Kings Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Parkwood Academy
Tanglewood Nursery School

Figures for CM1 2BQ and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.