Postcode CM1 2QE is located in an urban city, within the Waterhouse Farm ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Park.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
The average income per household in Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park is £65,040 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from CM1 2QE.
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park near CM1 2QE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.4 mi | Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) | Small | Walking directions to Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) |
| 0.4 mi | Savernake Park | Small | Walking directions to Savernake Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Waterhouse Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,112 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £532,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £216,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £461,250 |
| Terraced | 22 | £410,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterhouse Farm
In the CM1 2QE postcode area, located within Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 2 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 107 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bridge Stores | 19A Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AY | Walking directions to Bridge Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | EVRI Parcel Shop | 121 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to EVRI Parcel Shop |
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.