Postcode CM1 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Marconi ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Melbourne area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Melbourne is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Melbourne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Melbourne has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Melbourne is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 2BQ.
Melbourne near CM1 2BQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.5 mi | Admirals Park | Medium | Walking directions to Admirals Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tower Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tower Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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 | 10 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £233,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £418,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marconi
In the CM1 2BQ postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2BB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 25-26 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Gibsons | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2UY | Walking directions to Gibsons |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PF | Walking directions to Cook |
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: 01/12/2025.