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CM2

CHELMSFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

CM2 encompasses CHELMSFORD and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £437,892
1yr change ▲ 7.7%
Crime 12% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£437,892

▲ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

71.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in CM2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM2 is £437,892, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM2 cost 52.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM2 have risen 7.7% 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 £629,022 453
Semi-detached £443,418 756
Terraced £360,751 635
Flat £222,079 729
All types £437,892 2642

5-Year Price History

£408K £423K £438K £453K £468K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM2

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

With 71.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM2 has a crime rate 12% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
30.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM2 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Woodcroft Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Trinity Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Galleywood Infant School Primary Good mi
Baddow Hall Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Baddow Hall Junior School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,803

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM2 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM2 is collected by Chelmsford. The Band D rate is £2,025/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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CM2 — CHELMSFORD

Area Summary

CM2 (CHELMSFORD) offers above-average property prices (£437,892, 53% above national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM2 CHELMSFORD

What is the average house price in CM2 CHELMSFORD?
The average house price in CM2 (CHELMSFORD) is £437,892, based on 2642 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.7% over the past year.
Is CM2 CHELMSFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in CM2 is close to the national average at 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM2 CHELMSFORD?
The population of CM2 (CHELMSFORD) is approximately 188,803 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM2?
The average broadband download speed in CM2 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM2 CHELMSFORD?
There are 27 schools in or near CM2. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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