Postcode CM1 7AJ is located in an urban city, within the Broomfield and The Walthams ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region , and forms part of the South Broomfield area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Broomfield is £59,100 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brooklands Park.
South Broomfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
South Broomfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Broomfield is £59,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 7AJ.
South Broomfield near CM1 7AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,720,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £451,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £360,000 |
10 years price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams
In the CM1 7AJ postcode area, located within South Broomfield, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Broomfield Food Express | School Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7DN | |
| 0.2 mi | Broomfield Convenience Store | Julian Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7AU | |
| 0.5 mi | Applegreen | 48 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7EF |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Angel | 160 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7AH | |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Arms | 295 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7AU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mozza Pizza & Kebab | 163 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7DJ | |
| 0.3 mi | Panda Eats | 161 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7DJ | |
| 0.3 mi | Suraya | 159 Main Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7DJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.