City · Essex
Chelmsford
Population 112,627 · Postcode CM1 · Eastern, England
Population: Built-up area, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Chelmsford built-up areaProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of ChelmsfordFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£371,500Median · 1471 sales in 12 months▲+33% well above national averageChelmsford built-up areaView sales →
Crime98 / 1,00012,151 incidents in 12 months▼+4% above national averageChelmsford built-up areaView breakdown →
Broadband208 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+25% notably above national averageChelmsford built-up areaView coverage →
Schools48 schools26 primary, 10 other, 8 secondary, 2 nursery, 1 16 plus, 1 all-through · latest Ofsted resultsChelmsford built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene90% top-rated615 of 681 businesses rated 5-star▲+15% notably above national averageChelmsford built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses8,944Top: Professional services, Real estate, Construction▼-6% below national averageChelmsford built-up areaView directory →
Planning1,128Within 5 km, 12 months · 64 in last 30 days · 197 pending · 794 approved · Chelmsford councilWithin 5 km of ChelmsfordView applications →
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