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CM1

CHELMSFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM1 is the postcode district for CHELMSFORD, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £429,040
1yr change ▲ 3.4%
Crime 2% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£429,040

▲ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% above national avg

Crime Rate

82.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

2% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

33 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in CM1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM1 is £429,040, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM1 cost 49.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM1 have risen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £644,370 672
Semi-detached £438,496 830
Terraced £375,250 656
Flat £234,200 963
All types £429,040 3204

5-Year Price History

£420K £423K £427K £431K £434K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

CM1 has a crime rate of 82.5 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM1 has 33 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Tanglewood Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Highwood Primary School Primary Good mi
Westlands Community Primary School Primary Good mi
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Secondary Not inspected mi

4

Outstanding

10

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,106

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM1 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM1 is collected by Uttlesford. The Band D rate is £2,045/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM1 — CHELMSFORD

Area Summary

CM1 (CHELMSFORD) offers above-average property prices (£429,040, 49% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM1 CHELMSFORD

What is the average house price in CM1 CHELMSFORD?
The average house price in CM1 (CHELMSFORD) is £429,040, based on 3204 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.4% over the past year.
Is CM1 CHELMSFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in CM1 is close to the national average at 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM1 CHELMSFORD?
The population of CM1 (CHELMSFORD) is approximately 95,106 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM1?
The average broadband download speed in CM1 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM1 CHELMSFORD?
There are 33 schools in or near CM1. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 10 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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