Is CM2 6BP a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

523 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM2 6BP. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
197
Anti-social behaviour
76
Shoplifting
68
Criminal damage & arson
37
Public order
37
Drugs
30
Other theft
23
Other crime
11

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 CM2 6BP specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CM2 6BP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM2 6BP on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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