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CM2 Area Report

Chelmsford

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

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Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
28
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CM2

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

216
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 8/10 — Least deprived 30%

Chelmsford has below-average deprivation, ranking in the top 30% of least deprived areas.

income
8
employment
8
education
7
health
9
crime
7
housing
4
environment
8

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£378,998
Average Price
+3.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£679,170
Detached
£422,425
Semi-Detached
£339,971
Terraced
£211,849
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £366,917
2024-03: £367,319
2024-04: £368,725
2024-05: £368,376
2024-06: £369,354
2024-07: £367,032
2024-08: £369,686
2024-09: £370,289
2024-10: £375,126
2024-11: £372,011
2024-12: £370,872
2025-01: £367,374
2025-02: £371,372
2025-03: £375,670
2025-04: £381,665
2025-05: £382,098
2025-06: £387,042
2025-07: £383,670
2025-08: £387,036
2025-09: £386,518
2025-10: £389,329
2025-11: £384,655
2025-12: £384,616
2026-01: £378,998
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
28
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Chelmsford
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,050/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

35/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:7 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.2°C
Avg Temperature
704mm
Annual Rainfall
2830h
Sunshine/Year
21.8 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
☁️Now: 7.1°C, OvercastHumidity: 70%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
The CabinRetailers - other
Exempt
Buntys Of ChelmsfordOther catering premises
5/5
St Pauls ChurchOther catering premises
5/5
BP Londis Baddow Road Service StationRetailers - other
5/5
AJS Food And WineRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

65%
Renewable Energy
12g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

💨 wind 64.7%⚛️ nuclear 30.6%🌿 biomass 2.4%🔥 gas 2.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

36m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 36m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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