CM1 6LR

The Lawns, Chelmsford

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At a glance

Every premises in CM1 6LR 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 52 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From CM1 6LR, the nearest primary school is Springfield Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk; the nearest secondary is The Boswells School, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is North Chelmsford NHS Hcc, 0.7 mi away, about a 15 minute walk.

Beaulieu Park station is 1.2 mi away, about a 24 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.3 mi away, about a 5 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 004

52Low · 3/10

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	23	34	Moderate · 4/10
Anti-social behaviour	6.8	15	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	3.5	8.6	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	3.3	6.5	Low · 3/10
Vehicle crime	3.2	5.0	Moderate · 5/10
Criminal damage and arson	2.8	6.7	Low · 2/10
Public order	2.8	6.7	Low · 2/10
Burglary	1.7	3.6	Low · 3/10
Drugs	1.7	3.3	Moderate · 5/10
Possession of weapons	0.9	1.0	High · 7/10
Other crime	0.8	2.1	Low · 2/10
Bicycle theft	0.5	0.8	Moderate · 6/10
Robbery	0.2	1.4	Low · 3/10
Theft from the person	0.2	1.7	Moderate · 5/10

Chelmsford 004: October 2025 to September 2026, 10,812 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Chelmsford 004 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

Springfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingStrong standardLeadership and governanceStrong standardEarly yearsExpected standard

0.2 mi

The Tyrrells SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 15 Oct 2019 · Later visit: Improved significantly · Report

0.3 mi

Perryfields Infant SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 5–7 · Ofsted reports

0.3 mi

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Voluntary aided school · ages 5–11 · Ofsted reports

0.3 mi

Perryfields Junior SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 7–11

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 13 Feb 2024 · Report

0.3 mi

Secondary

The Boswells SchoolSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18 · Ofsted reports

0.1 mi

Chelmsford Hospital SchoolOther independent school · ages 11–18

Ofsted: Outstanding

0.5 mi

The Beaulieu Park SchoolAll-through · Free schools · ages 4–19

Nursery, special and other

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

1.6 mi

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

2.2 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

Springfield PharmacyPharmacy · CM1 6GL

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co LTDPharmacy · CM1 4DP

1.1 mi · 21 min walk

Rivermead PharmacyPharmacy · CM1 1TR

1.1 mi · 22 min walk

GP practices

North Chelmsford NHS HccGP practice · CM2 5EF

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

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

1.1 mi · 22 min walk

Chelmer Village SurgeryGP practice · CM2 6ST

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Dentists

Springfield Dental PracticeDental practice · CM1 6TB

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Surgipact LTDDental practice · CM1 6BF

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Pure OrthodonticsDental practice · CM2 5LB

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Hospitals

Capio Springfield HospitalHospital · CM1 7GU

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Springfield Hospital (Meht)Hospital · CM1 7GU

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Springfield HospitalHospital · CM1 7GU

0.4 mi · 9 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

Beaulieu Park

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Chelmsford

1.4 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

7parks within a 10 minute walk

6.6hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 0.6 hectares

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Play area (6 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Park or garden (5 nearby)nearest 0.4 hectares

0.3 mi · 5 min walk

Wallasea Gardens Play AreaPlay area · under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Foxglove Way Play AreaPlay area · under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Springfield GreenPark or garden · 1.6 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Play area (7 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Pollards MeadowPark or garden · 1.4 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Pollards Meadow Play AreaPlay area · under 0.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Boleyn GardensPark or garden · 2.8 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Springfield Hall ParkPlaying field · 8.9 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 3.9 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 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

£68,140

£48,979 after tax

Chelmsford

£67,910

£47,345 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£68,140

After tax£48,979

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£38,961Chelmsford £38,739 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Chelmsford 004); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 33,335 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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Decile 10

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Decile 10

Education, skills and training

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Decile 9

Health and disability

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Decile 10

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

38% 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 6LR

What is the crime rate in CM1 6LR?

The neighbourhood records 52 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below 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 6LR?

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 6LR?

The nearest primary school is Springfield Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is The Boswells School, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in CM1 6LR?

Every premises in CM1 6LR 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 6LR?

Beaulieu Park is 1.2 mi away, about a 24 minute walk.

What is the average household income in CM1 6LR?

The ONS estimates average household income of £68,140 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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