Postcode CM1 4JW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Fifth Avenue Recreation Ground.
Melbourne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Melbourne has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.0% 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 4JW.
Melbourne near CM1 4JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 in Patching Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £441,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £370,000 |
10 years price trend in Patching Hall
In the CM1 4JW postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY | |
| 0.4 mi | The Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.