Is CM1 6EH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

136 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM1 6EH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
60
Anti-social behaviour
19
Other theft
14
Criminal damage & arson
8
Shoplifting
8
Possession of weapons
7
Drugs
5
Public order
5

House prices

£378,080

Average price in Chelmsford (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 2.3% year on year.

Terraced
£339,090
Semi-detached
£423,913
Detached
£682,046
Flat / maisonette
£207,861

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM1 6EH 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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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CM1 6EH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM1 6EH on Check Food Hygiene

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