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CM1 1TF

Coval Avenue

Waterhouse Farm

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Overview

Postcode CM1 1TF is located in an urban city, within the Waterhouse Farm ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from CM1 1TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park near CM1 1TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM1 1TF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM1 1TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.4 miAdmirals ParkMediumWalking directions to Admirals Park
0.2 miAdmirals Park (Rainsford Lane)SmallWalking directions to Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane)

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
5,117.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.93(+4%)
Drugs
9.76(+238%)
Other theft
4.88(-11%)
Burglary
2.44(-12%)
Public order
2.44(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
53.37%
Other White
49
15.03%
Indian
31
9.51%
African
16
4.91%
Other Asian
12
3.68%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
51.11%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.78%
No qualifications
27
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
33.57%
Owns outright
31
21.68%
Other social rented
5
3.5%
Social rents from council
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Waterhouse Farm

Median price£382,600
Price per sq ft£395
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £450K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £382,600 (about £395 per square foot) in Waterhouse Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,112 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterhouse Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£483,000£457
Semi-Detached23£445,000£429
Terraced19£398,000£382
Flats17£207,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterhouse Farm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterhouse Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£192,498£374,950£322,500
2017£400,000£196,500£355,000£300,000
2018£425,000£187,250£380,000£305,000
2019£375,000£213,500£385,000£357,500
2020£430,000£185,000£384,000£318,000
2021£460,058£206,000£398,000£317,000
2022£502,750£208,000£420,000£342,000
2023£565,000£218,750£427,500£400,000
2024£550,000£207,500£450,000£345,000
2025£523,750£215,000£451,750£410,000
2026£483,000£432,500£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterhouse Farm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterhouse Farm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£359£366£336
2017£354£335£360£301
2018£410£328£365£310
2019£363£372£351£376
2020£348£332£371£350
2021£371£333£363£365
2022£455£369£423£392
2023£418£340£402£418
2024£404£351£424£358
2025£501£370£440£402
2026£421£438£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterhouse Farm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterhouse Farm in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202623, Coval Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
13 Mar 202515, Coval Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
22 Oct 202511, Norton Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QPDetachedFreehold£415,000
27 Mar 20255, Tudor Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TESemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
26 Jan 202657, Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the CM1 1TF postcode area, located within Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM1 1TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMaltese Road Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWestlands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 1TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM1 1TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJoe's market12 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QDWalking directions to Joe's market
0.1 miFirst Choice Asian Convenience Store8-10 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QDWalking directions to First Choice Asian Convenience Store
0.2 miCoral Stores52 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JAWalking directions to Coral Stores
0.2 miTropiway Continental Groceries47a Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JAWalking directions to Tropiway Continental Groceries
0.2 miTesco Express1 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1GZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM1 1TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jennie Lardge

Waterhouse Farm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nora Walsh

Waterhouse Farm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
WardWaterhouse FarmE05004118
ParishChelmsford, unparished areaE43000285
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waterhouse Lane & Admirals ParkE02004493
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 009GE01033139
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM1 1TF

Is CM1 1TF (Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park) safe?

The area around CM1 1TF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM1 1TF?

The median sale price around CM1 1TF in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £382,600 (about £395 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM1 1TF?

There are 18 schools close to CM1 1TF, including King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding), Maltese Road Primary School (Good) and Westlands Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM1 1TF?

The closest station to CM1 1TF is Chelmsford, about 436 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM1 1TF?

CM1 1TF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM1 1TF (Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 1TF is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jennie Lardge (Liberal Democrats) and Nora Walsh (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.