Postcode CM1 4PD is located in a rural village, within the Chelmsford Rural West ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey is £59,558 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey is £59,558 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 4PD.
Melbourne Park, Chignall & Pleshey near CM1 4PD has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 in Chelmsford Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £557,500 |
| Detached | 11 | £875,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chelmsford Rural West
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 4PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicolette Chambers
Chelmsford Rural West - Elected 4 May 2023
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.