Postcode CM1 4BZ is located in an urban city, within the Patching Hall ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Melbourne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Melbourne is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Andrews Park.
Melbourne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Melbourne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 of residents in Melbourne is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 4BZ.
Melbourne near CM1 4BZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Andrews Park | Medium | Walking directions to Andrews Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Brownings Avenue Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Brownings Avenue Play Area |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £414,000 in Patching Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,085,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £517,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £327,000 |
10 year median price trend in Patching Hall
In the CM1 4BZ postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 4BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 265-269 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4DP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 47-49 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7BU | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.