Postcode CM1 2BD is located in an urban city, within the Marconi ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.5% 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.
The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 2BD.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park near CM1 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.3 mi | Admirals Park | Medium | Walking directions to Admirals Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tower Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tower Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £672,500 |
| Flats | 45 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £418,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £367,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marconi
In the CM1 2BD postcode area, located within Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gibsons | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2UY | Walking directions to Gibsons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2BB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PF | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL | Walking directions to Rainsford Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL | Walking directions to Hursts |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.