Postcode CM1 6UR is located in an urban city, within the Springfield North area of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Springfield North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springfield North is £68,140 per year. The median sale price in Springfield North is £385,000 (around £456 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £323,125 and £495,000. The nearest station is Beaulieu Park, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hunters Way Play Area.
Springfield North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,523 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Springfield North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 per household in Springfield North is £68,140 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 6UR.
Springfield North near CM1 6UR 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 1.2 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £456 per square foot) in Springfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £586,500 | £463 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £435,000 | £475 |
| Terraced | 40 | £351,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 21 | £180,000 | £320 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £488,000 | £165,000 | £427,500 | £346,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £461 | £346 | £446 | £459 |
| 2026 | £473 | £316 | £484 | £462 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 6UR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 9, Walkers Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6UW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 9, Knapton Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 52, Churchill Rise, Chelmsford, CM1 6FD | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 24, Churchill Rise, Chelmsford, CM1 6FD | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 124, Trenchard Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 6FG | Flats | Leasehold | £202,000 |
In the CM1 6UR postcode area, located within Springfield North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Springfield Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Perryfields Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Boswells School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2013. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM1 6UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3-5 Clematis Tye, Chelmsford, CM1 6GL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15 Centenary Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM1 6UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chloe Tron
Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023
Dan Clark
Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Fuller
Springfield North - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 6UR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CM1 6UR in Springfield North is £385,000 (about £456 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CM1 6UR, including Springfield Primary School (Good), Perryfields Infant School (Good) and The Boswells School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CM1 6UR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 6UR 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).