Postcode CM1 2RS is located in an urban city, within the Waterhouse Farm ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Writtle & Highwood area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Writtle & Highwood is £48,400 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Park.
Writtle & Highwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Writtle & Highwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Writtle & Highwood is £48,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from CM1 2RS.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 2RS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.3 mi | Admirals Park | Medium | Walking directions to Admirals Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 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 | 6 | £526,250 |
| Flats | 23 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £451,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £436,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterhouse Farm
In the CM1 2RS postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | EVRI Parcel Shop | 121 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to EVRI Parcel Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 107 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2TS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Gibsons | Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2UY | Walking directions to Gibsons |
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: 01/12/2025.