Is CM2 7GY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

571 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM2 7GY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
201
Shoplifting
81
Anti-social behaviour
79
Public order
40
Drugs
39
Other theft
38
Criminal damage & arson
31
Bicycle theft
12

House prices

£376,682

Average price in Chelmsford (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 2.4% year on year.

Terraced
£339,024
Semi-detached
£422,542
Detached
£676,766
Flat / maisonette
£207,458

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM2 7GY 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 7GY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM2 7GY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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