Postcode CM1 2DF 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 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Melbourne is £51,779 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.5% 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 2DF.
Melbourne near CM1 2DF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.5 mi | Andrews Park | Medium | Walking directions to Andrews Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brownings Avenue Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Brownings Avenue Play Area |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £880,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £672,500 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £450,000 | £427 |
| Terraced | 31 | £350,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 56 | £231,250 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £572,000 | £220,000 | £349,995 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £238,748 | £405,000 | £308,750 |
| 2018 | £658,500 | £240,000 | £340,000 | £331,000 |
| 2019 | £567,500 | £227,995 | £345,000 | £345,750 |
| 2020 | £537,000 | £230,000 | £322,500 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £685,000 | £233,000 | £381,750 | £326,000 |
| 2022 | £640,000 | £235,000 | £427,500 | £367,750 |
| 2023 | £741,250 | £246,500 | £416,500 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | £617,500 | £230,000 | £397,500 | £372,500 |
| 2025 | £672,500 | £230,000 | £418,000 | £362,000 |
| 2026 | — | £245,000 | £402,500 | £355,600 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £452 | £396 | £350 | £342 |
| 2017 | £436 | £406 | £367 | £406 |
| 2018 | £385 | £416 | £383 | £408 |
| 2019 | £444 | £381 | £376 | £405 |
| 2020 | £438 | £388 | £400 | £394 |
| 2021 | £467 | £383 | £402 | £397 |
| 2022 | £581 | £400 | £444 | £461 |
| 2023 | £530 | £396 | £436 | £465 |
| 2024 | £472 | £392 | £414 | £449 |
| 2025 | £495 | £403 | £400 | £471 |
| 2026 | — | £392 | £424 | £457 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 2DF.
In the CM1 2DF 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 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 25-26 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 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.
Elected local representatives for CM1 2DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jude Deakin
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Smita Rajesh
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 2DF records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM1 2DF in Melbourne is £300,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CM1 2DF, including Parkwood Academy (Good), Tanglewood Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Pius X Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM1 2DF is Chelmsford, about 1,523 m away.
CM1 2DF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 2DF is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jude Deakin (Liberal Democrats) and Smita Rajesh (Liberal Democrats).
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.