Postcode CM1 2DG 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 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 of residents in Melbourne is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 2DG.
Melbourne near CM1 2DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £885,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £672,500 |
| Flats | 50 | £238,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £390,000 |
10 years price trend in Marconi
In the CM1 2DG postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX | |
| 0.4 mi | The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PN | |
| 0.5 mi | The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.