Living in CM2, Chelmsford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM2 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 CM2
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £361,000 and a range from £85,000 to £870,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JL | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 35 GERARD GARDENS, CM2 9GD | semi-detached | £326,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 16 MONTFORT DRIVE, CM2 9FN | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 24 SEARLE CLOSE, CM2 9GB | flat-maisonette | £236,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 42 LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JL | terraced | £168,447 | 2026-05-21 |
| 273 BADDOW ROAD, CM2 7QA | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| The Beaulieu Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
27 state primary and 8 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 CM2, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
221 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM2 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Chelmsford's figures.
Common questions about CM2
What is the average house price in CM2?
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 CM2?
Prices in Chelmsford are down 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM2?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central CM2 in the last 2 years is £361,000, ranging from £85,000 to £870,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM2?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM2, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM2?
221 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM2 at risk of flooding?
Central CM2 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 CM2 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 £361,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 221 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM2 safe?
221 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM2 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? CM2 or CM99, CM2 or CM1, CM2 or CM98.
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