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CM1 2GB

Riddiford Drive

Marconi

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Detailed insights for CM1 2GB

Overview

Postcode CM1 2GB is located in an urban city, within the Marconi ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from CM1 2GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park near CM1 2GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM1 2GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM1 2GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.3 miAdmirals ParkMediumWalking directions to Admirals Park
0.4 miAdmirals Park (Rainsford Lane)SmallWalking directions to Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane)

Area Profile

Population
522
Population density
3,817.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.98(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-17%)
Public order
5.29(+3%)
Other theft
4.7(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
407
78.12%
Other White
24
4.61%
African
23
4.41%
Indian
19
3.65%
Caribbean
10
1.92%
Total population: 521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
50%
No qualifications
58
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
56
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 440

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
38.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
28.18%
Owns outright
44
24.31%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.87%
Other social rented
5
2.76%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Marconi

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £374K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marconi over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£672,500£469
Semi-Detached13£450,000£427
Terraced31£350,000£465
Flats56£231,250£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marconi

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marconi.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marconi.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marconi.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marconi.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marconi in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 2GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 2GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202511, Riddiford Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2GBTerracedFreehold£260,000
20 Jun 202523, Riddiford Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2GBFlatsLeasehold£223,000
17 Jun 20259, Riddiford Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2GBDetachedFreehold£695,000
31 Mar 202535, Riddiford Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2GBFlatsLeasehold£190,000
22 Oct 202530, Goodier Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£217,500

Schools

In the CM1 2GB postcode area, located within Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM1 2GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMaltese Road Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKings Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Hawthorns SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM1 2GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCookRainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PFWalking directions to Cook
0.2 miGibsonsRainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2UYWalking directions to Gibsons
0.2 miRainsford Road Convenience Store140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QLWalking directions to Rainsford Road Convenience Store
0.2 miHurstsRainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QLWalking directions to Hursts
0.3 miCo-op Food108 Kings Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2BBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM1 2GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jude Deakin

Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Smita Rajesh

Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
WardMarconiE05004106
ParishChelmsford, unparished areaE43000285
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waterhouse Lane & Admirals ParkE02004493
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 009BE01021575
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CM1 2GB

Is CM1 2GB (Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park) safe?

The area around CM1 2GB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM1 2GB?

The median sale price around CM1 2GB in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £300,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM1 2GB?

There are 17 schools close to CM1 2GB, including Maltese Road Primary School (Good), Kings Road Primary School (Good) and The Hawthorns School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM1 2GB?

The closest station to CM1 2GB is Chelmsford, about 867 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM1 2GB?

CM1 2GB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM1 2GB (Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 2GB 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).

Data Sources

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.