Postcode CM1 7FN 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 Great Leighs & the Walthams area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £70,468 per year. The nearest station is Beaulieu Park located about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Great Leighs & the Walthams has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £70,468 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 7FN.
Great Leighs & the Walthams near CM1 7FN 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £367,500 |
10 year median price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams
In the CM1 7FN postcode area, located within Great Leighs & the Walthams, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 7FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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: 16/01/2026.