Postcode CM1 4WF 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 high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melbourne is £51,779 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Melbourne has a low 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 high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 per household in Melbourne is £51,779 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 4WF.
Melbourne near CM1 4WF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.1 mi | Andrews Park | Medium | Walking directions to Andrews Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brownings Avenue Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Brownings Avenue Play Area |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Patching Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £527,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Patching Hall
In the CM1 4WF postcode area, located within Melbourne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 4WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 16 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 25-26 Melbourne Parade, Chelmsford, CM1 2DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 265-269 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4DP | Walking directions to Tesco 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 4WF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Davidson
Patching Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynne Foster
Patching Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Vetri Pappa
Patching Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.