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
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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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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.
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
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.
Area Summary
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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