Postcode CM1 2DJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Melbourne has a very 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 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.9% 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 2DJ.
Melbourne near CM1 2DJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £412 per square foot) in St Andrews area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £905,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £545,000 | £439 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £367,750 | £409 |
| Terraced | 14 | £335,500 | £389 |
| Flats | 5 | £208,000 | £334 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £490,000 | £195,000 | £281,695 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £189,000 | £329,250 | £275,000 |
| 2018 | £600,000 | £181,250 | £299,500 | £286,250 |
| 2019 | £455,000 | £195,000 | £320,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | £480,000 | £162,500 | £305,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £200,000 | £335,000 | £311,000 |
| 2022 | £597,500 | £201,000 | £385,000 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £577,500 | £200,000 | £375,000 | £335,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £215,000 | £370,500 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £575,000 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £354,000 |
| 2026 | £512,500 | £161,500 | £372,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £366 | £304 | £301 | £294 |
| 2017 | £380 | £313 | £333 | £323 |
| 2018 | £416 | £335 | £317 | £320 |
| 2019 | £406 | £302 | £344 | £344 |
| 2020 | £386 | £263 | £332 | £332 |
| 2021 | £432 | £311 | £359 | £375 |
| 2022 | £481 | £364 | £462 | £393 |
| 2023 | £457 | £365 | £428 | £386 |
| 2024 | £444 | £339 | £390 | £377 |
| 2025 | £442 | £348 | £411 | £392 |
| 2026 | £436 | £381 | £384 | £397 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 2DJ.
In the CM1 2DJ 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 2DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 25-26 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 74 Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2LQ | 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 2DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Davidson
St Andrews - Elected 4 May 2023
Joanne Louise Hawkins
St Andrews - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Robinson
St Andrews - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 2DJ records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2DJ in Melbourne is £380,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CM1 2DJ, including Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery (Good), Parkwood Academy (Good) and Tanglewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CM1 2DJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,031 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 2DJ is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ann Davidson (Liberal Democrats), Joanne Louise Hawkins (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Robinson (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.