Living in CM1, Chelmsford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM1 in Chelmsford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chelmsford: £383,103, down 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CM1
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £345,000 and a range from £95,000 to £615,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 ANDERSON AVENUE, CM1 2BZ | semi-detached | £323,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| 26 GLOUCESTER CRESCENT, CM1 4NG | semi-detached | £335,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 3 HOBART CLOSE, CM1 2ES | flat-maisonette | £212,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 FOX CRESCENT, CM1 2BH | flat-maisonette | £157,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 9 NORTH AVENUE, CM1 2AL | semi-detached | £420,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 43 OCKELFORD AVENUE, CM1 2AW | semi-detached | £385,000 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
46 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| The Beaulieu Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
25 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Chelmsford Hospital School, St Anne's School, St Cedd's School, Widford Lodge School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near CM1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Anglia Ruskin University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
304 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Chelmsford's figures.
Common questions about CM1
What is the average house price in CM1?
The average sold price in Chelmsford is £383,103 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CM1?
Prices in Chelmsford are down 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM1?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central CM1 in the last 2 years is £345,000, ranging from £95,000 to £615,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM1?
46 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM1, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM1?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM1 at risk of flooding?
Central CM1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CM1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £345,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 304 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM1 safe?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CM1 or CM99, CM1 or CM2, CM1 or CM98.
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