Postcode CM1 4FH is located in an urban city, within the Broomfield and The Walthams ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the South Broomfield area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Broomfield is £77,757 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Andrews Park.
South Broomfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
South Broomfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Broomfield is £77,757 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 4FH.
South Broomfield near CM1 4FH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Andrews Park | Medium | Walking directions to Andrews Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 65 | £612,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £467,500 |
10 year median price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams
In the CM1 4FH postcode area, located within South Broomfield, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 4FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 47-49 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7BU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Applegreen | 48 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7EF | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 265-269 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4DP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Broomfield Food Express | School Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7DN | Walking directions to Broomfield Food Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for CM1 4FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Seena Shah
Broomfield and The Walthams - Elected 7 May 2026
Kemi Badenoch
North West Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.