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CM1 6XN

Crocus Way

Springfield North

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Detailed insights for CM1 6XN

Overview

Postcode CM1 6XN 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Boleyn Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Springfield North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Springfield North has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 6XN.

Flood risk

No risk

Springfield North near CM1 6XN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM1 6XN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoleyn GardensMediumWalking directions to Boleyn Gardens
0.2 miHunters Way Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Hunters Way Play Area

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
11,038.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.06(-46%)
Vehicle crime
4.78(+9%)
Other theft
3.41(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.41(-71%)
Shoplifting
2.73(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
75.26%
Other White
27
9.41%
African
11
3.83%
Other
9
3.14%
Pakistani
5
1.74%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.86%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.86%
No qualifications
28
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
42.54%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.61%
Owns outright
34
25.37%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

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 6XN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 6XN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202632, Crocus Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XNFlatsLeasehold£131,000
27 Jun 202562, Crocus Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XNFlatsLeasehold£190,000
26 Feb 202619, Crocus Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XPFlatsLeasehold£165,000
28 May 202541, Crocus Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XPFlatsLeasehold£155,000
18 Dec 20258, Clematis Tye, Chelmsford, CM1 6GLFlatsLeasehold£123,000

Schools

In the CM1 6XN postcode area, located within Springfield North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM1 6XN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Boswells SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 6XN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM1 6XN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express3-5 Clematis Tye, Chelmsford, CM1 6GLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local15 Centenary Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food15 Havengore, Chelmsford, CM1 6JPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 6XN, 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
ParishSpringfieldE04013172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springfield NorthE02004488
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 004DE01021620
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CM1 6XN

Is CM1 6XN (Springfield North) safe?

The area around CM1 6XN records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6XN?

The median sale price around CM1 6XN 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 6XN?

There are 8 schools close to CM1 6XN, including Springfield Primary School (Good), The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Boswells School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CM1 6XN?

CM1 6XN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 6XN 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).

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.