Postcode CM1 2SD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is West 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 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 2SD.
Writtle & Highwood near CM1 2SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Waterhouse Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £640,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £532,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £448,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £410,000 |
10 years price trend in Waterhouse Farm
In the CM1 2SD postcode area, located within Writtle & Highwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hong's Place | 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2TS | |
| 0.3 mi | Olive Tree | 54 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2TS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.