Is CM2 0DE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

654 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM2 0DE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
248
Anti-social behaviour
111
Shoplifting
78
Public order
48
Criminal damage & arson
46
Other theft
33
Drugs
32
Vehicle crime
14

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 CM2 0DE 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 CM2 0DE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM2 0DE on Check Food Hygiene

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