Is CM1 2PL a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
519 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CM1 2PL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£383,103
Average price in Chelmsford (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.2% year on year.
- Terraced
- £342,756
- Semi-detached
- £429,216
- Detached
- £690,495
- Flat / maisonette
- £211,852
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM1 2PL specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near CM1 2PL on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CM1 2PL on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.