CM1 2FQ

Patching Hall, Chelmsford

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At a glance

Every premises in CM1 2FQ can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Chelmsford sold for £378,080 in the latest House Price Index, down 2.3% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 109 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97.

From CM1 2FQ, the nearest primary school is Maltese Road Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk; the nearest secondary is Chelmsford County High School for Girls, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding); the nearest GP surgery is Rivermead Gate Med.ctr., 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

Chelmsford station is 0.5 mi away, about a 10 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Chelmsford 006

109High · 8/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Chelmsford

85Moderate · 5/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	58	34	Very high · 10/10
Anti-social behaviour	12	15	Moderate · 6/10
Criminal damage and arson	9.3	6.7	High · 8/10
Public order	5.8	6.7	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	4.5	6.5	Moderate · 5/10
Burglary	4.1	3.6	High · 8/10
Drugs	3.6	3.3	High · 8/10
Vehicle crime	3.5	5.0	Moderate · 5/10
Other crime	2.9	2.1	High · 8/10
Shoplifting	1.5	8.6	Moderate · 4/10
Robbery	1.4	1.4	High · 8/10
Possession of weapons	1.0	1.0	High · 7/10
Bicycle theft	0.5	0.8	High · 7/10
Theft from the person	0.3	1.7	Moderate · 5/10

Chelmsford 006: October 2025 to September 2026, 8,002 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Chelmsford 006 Chelmsford England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Maltese Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

0.2 mi

Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 16 Jan 2020 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.2 mi

St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 5–11 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

The Hawthorns SchoolFree schools special · ages 7–16

Ofsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourStrong standardPersonal development and wellbeingStrong standardLeadership and governanceStrong standard

0.5 mi

Parkwood AcademyPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3–11

Ofsted: Requires improvementInspected 9 Jul 2024 · Report

0.6 mi

Secondary

Chelmsford County High School for GirlsSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18 · Girls

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 23 Jan 2024 · Report

0.1 mi

King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18

Ofsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingStrong standardAchievementExceptional

Nursery, special and other

Tanglewood Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5 · Ofsted reports

0.6 mi

Community College Initiative LtdSpecial post 16 institution · ages 16–99 · Ofsted reports

1.1 mi

Woodcroft Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5 · Ofsted reports

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Rivermead PharmacyPharmacy · CM1 1TR

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co LTDPharmacy · CM1 4DP

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Melbourne PharmacyPharmacy · CM1 2DW

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

GP practices

Rivermead Gate Med.ctr.GP practice · CM1 1TR

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Chelmer Medical PartnershipGP practice · CM1 4HW

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Beauchamp HouseGP practice · CM2 0DB

1.1 mi · 21 min walk

Dentists

Goodleigh Dental PracticeDental practice · CM1 1SY

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Ellton Dental SurgeryDental practice · CM1 1NZ

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

The Dental AbodeDental practice · CM1 1BE

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Hospitals

Chelmsford & Essex HospitalHospital · CM2 0QH

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Chelmsford & Essex HospitalHospital · CM2 0QH

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Chelmsford & Essex HospitalHospital · CM2 0QH

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Chelmsford

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Beaulieu Park

2.5 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.3 mito the nearest park

3parks within a 10 minute walk

33hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Allotments or community garden (4 nearby)nearest 0.3 hectares

0.2 mi · 3 min walk

Park or garden (2 nearby)nearest 0.9 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Play area (5 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Brownings Avenue Play AreaPlay area · under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Sports groundunder 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Admirals ParkPark or garden · 21 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Allotments or community garden (3 nearby)nearest 2.4 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 1.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Bowling green (2 nearby)nearest 0.4 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Tower GardensPark or garden · 2.4 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Springfield Hall ParkAllotments or community garden · 0.9 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Tennis courts (6 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£51,779

£39,432 after tax

Chelmsford

£67,910

£47,345 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£51,779

After tax£39,432

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£30,000Chelmsford £38,739 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Chelmsford 006); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is in the 30% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 6,856 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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4% of Chelmsford's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

28% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 38% in Chelmsford and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about CM1 2FQ

What is the crime rate in CM1 2FQ?

The neighbourhood records 109 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Chelmsford the rate is 85 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in CM1 2FQ?

The average home in Chelmsford sold for £378,080 in the latest House Price Index, down 2.3% on a year earlier. By type: detached £682,046, semi-detached £423,913, terraced £339,090, flats £207,861. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near CM1 2FQ?

The nearest primary school is Maltese Road Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is Chelmsford County High School for Girls, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in CM1 2FQ?

Every premises in CM1 2FQ can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to CM1 2FQ?

Chelmsford is 0.5 mi away, about a 10 minute walk.

What is the average household income in CM1 2FQ?

The ONS estimates average household income of £51,779 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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