Postcode CM1 6FU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Boreham and The Leighs ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Boreham & Little Baddow area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boreham & Little Baddow is £76,966 per year. The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Cedar Plot.
Boreham & Little Baddow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Boreham & Little Baddow has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boreham & Little Baddow is £76,966 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 6FU.
Boreham & Little Baddow near CM1 6FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Cedar Plot | Small | Walking directions to The Cedar Plot |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Boreham and The Leighs area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £312,495 |
| Terraced | 21 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £448,498 |
| Detached | 46 | £548,250 |
10 year median price trend in Boreham and The Leighs
In the CM1 6FU postcode area, located within Boreham & Little Baddow, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Raven
Boreham and The Leighs - Elected 4 May 2023
Victoria Louise Canning
Boreham and The Leighs - 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.