Postcode insights

CM1 6BN

Robert Finch Crescent

Springfield North

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Detailed insights for CM1 6BN

Overview

Postcode CM1 6BN is located in an urban city, within the Springfield North ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Springfield North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springfield North is £68,140 per year. The nearest station is Beaulieu Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Boleyn Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Springfield North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Springfield North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springfield North is £68,140 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from CM1 6BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Springfield North near CM1 6BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM1 6BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoleyn GardensMediumWalking directions to Boleyn Gardens
0.3 miThe Cedar PlotSmallWalking directions to The Cedar Plot
0.5 miHunters Way Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Hunters Way Play Area

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
3,755.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.98(-68%)
Vehicle crime
3.88(-12%)
Other theft
2.22(-59%)
Public order
1.66(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.11(-90%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
64.11%
Indian
53
13.12%
Other White
21
5.2%
African
18
4.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.48%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
54.07%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.11%
No qualifications
23
8.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.07%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
68.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Owns outright
16
11.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.21%
Shared ownership
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Springfield North

Median price£427,500
Price per sq ft£443
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£346K – £544K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 (about £443 per square foot) in Springfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£610,000£437
Semi-Detached40£462,500£453
Terraced40£370,000£465
Flats17£190,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springfield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£660,000£155,000£332,500£315,000
2017£525,000£167,000£356,500£315,000
2018£640,000£191,000£347,500£300,000
2019£531,129£245,000£355,000£318,500
2020£579,995£182,500£425,000£300,000
2021£525,000£173,000£375,000£338,000
2022£610,000£200,000£418,000£357,500
2023£560,000£188,500£412,500£360,000
2024£549,998£180,000£396,500£365,000
2025£550,000£180,000£480,000£370,000
2026£639,000£172,500£435,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springfield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£301£390£355
2017£369£316£380£376
2018£373£352£375£370
2019£398£354£361£358
2020£355£344£366£393
2021£404£315£410£406
2022£424£381£436£478
2023£451£341£465£430
2024£455£348£452£447
2025£467£357£446£461
2026£453£325£475£490
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springfield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springfield North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 6BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 6BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 20254, Robert Finch Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 6BNDetachedFreehold£790,000
15 Aug 20256, Jackson Bacon View, Chelmsford, CM1 6BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
27 Mar 20258, Old Lodge Court, White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 6TDTerracedFreehold£1,315,000
14 May 202681, Wilfred Waterman Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6AZFlatsLeasehold£290,000
09 Dec 202575, Wilfred Waterman Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6AZFlatsFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CM1 6BN postcode area, located within Springfield North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM1 6BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughThe Beaulieu Park SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableNew Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 6BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM1 6BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local15 Centenary Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM1 6BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chloe Tron

Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Dan Clark

Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ian Fuller

Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
WardSpringfield NorthE05004115
ParishChelmsford GardenE04013169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springfield NorthE02004488
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 004HE01034084
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2017-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CM1 6BN

Is CM1 6BN (Springfield North) safe?

The area around CM1 6BN records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CM1 6BN?

The median sale price around CM1 6BN in Springfield North is £427,500 (about £443 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM1 6BN?

There are 4 schools close to CM1 6BN, including The Beaulieu Park School (Outstanding), New Hall School and Springfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CM1 6BN?

CM1 6BN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,383 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM1 6BN (Springfield North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 6BN is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chloe Tron (Liberal Democrats), Dan Clark (Liberal Democrats) and Ian Fuller (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.