Postcode CM1 6LS is located in an urban city, within the The Lawns ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Springfield North area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Springfield North is £53,300 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hunters Way Play Area.
Springfield North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Springfield North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Springfield North is £53,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 6LS.
Springfield North near CM1 6LS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hunters Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Hunters Way Play Area |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in The Lawns area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £205,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £397,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Lawns
In the CM1 6LS postcode area, located within Springfield North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3-5 Clematis Tye, Chelmsford, CM1 6GL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 15 Havengore, Chelmsford, CM1 6JP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 14,16 Torquay Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6NF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Torquay Road Off-License | 2 Torquay Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6NF | Walking directions to Torquay Road Off-License |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 471 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6AP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.