Living in CM98, Chelmsford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM98 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 CM98
42 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £487,500 and a range from £182,000 to £1,315,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MEGGY TYE, CM2 6GA | semi-detached | £530,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 19 BURNELL GATE, CM1 6ED | detached | £760,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 37 BURNELL GATE, CM1 6ED | semi-detached | £589,250 | 2026-04-10 |
| 15 TOWNSEND, CM2 6GB | flat-maisonette | £182,000 | 2026-03-19 |
| 5 LOBELIA CLOSE, CM1 6YE | terraced | £230,500 | 2026-01-19 |
| 4 WHARTON DRIVE, CM1 6BF | detached | £735,000 | 2026-01-15 |
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
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| The Beaulieu Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Boreham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
14 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Chelmsford Hospital School, New Hall School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near CM98, 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.
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 | 26.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
61 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM98 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Chelmsford's figures.
Common questions about CM98
What is the average house price in CM98?
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 CM98?
Prices in Chelmsford are down 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CM98?
The median of 42 recorded sales around central CM98 in the last 2 years is £487,500, ranging from £182,000 to £1,315,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CM98?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM98, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CM98?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CM98 at risk of flooding?
Central CM98 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 CM98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £487,500; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 61 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CM98 safe?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM98 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? CM98 or CM99, CM98 or CM2, CM98 or CM1.
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