Postcode CM1 7HB 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 high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brooklands Park.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.2% 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 of residents in Great Leighs & the Walthams is £52,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 7HB.
Great Leighs & the Walthams near CM1 7HB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brooklands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brooklands Park |
| 0.2 mi | Church Green | Small | Walking directions to Church Green |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £496,000 in Broomfield and The Walthams area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £612,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Broomfield and The Walthams
In the CM1 7HB postcode area, located within Great Leighs & the Walthams, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broomfield Convenience Store | Julian Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7AU | Walking directions to Broomfield Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | Broomfield Food Express | School Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7DN | Walking directions to Broomfield Food Express |
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.