Postcode CM1 2BX is located in an urban city, within the St Andrews ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Melbourne area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melbourne is £51,779 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Melbourne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Melbourne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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 per household in Melbourne is £51,779 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 2BX.
Melbourne near CM1 2BX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brownings Avenue Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Brownings Avenue Play Area |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in St Andrews area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £597,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £354,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Andrews
In the CM1 2BX postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 25-26 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2BB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.