Area Guide – Chelmsford (CM)

Living in Chelmsford (CM)

Chelmsford (CM) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Chelmsford (CM)

Is Chelmsford (CM) a good place to live?

Chelmsford (CM) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Chelmsford (CM)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Chelmsford (CM)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Below England average (56 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 15 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford	Secondary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
Maltese Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Chelmsford County High School for Girls	Secondary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Kings Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Trinity Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Oaklands Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Kings Road Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Kings Road Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Chelmsford College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
Westlands Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Rainsford High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Peter's Church of England and Specialist Arts College	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Pius X Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Moulsham Infant School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Moulsham Junior School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Melbourne Park Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Parkwood Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.1 mi
Tanglewood Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	1.1 mi
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi
Moulsham High School and Humanities College	Secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Moulsham High School	Secondary	Good	1.2 mi
Perryfields Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
The Tyrrells School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Perryfields Infant School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Hylands School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.3 mi
Meadgate Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
The Boswells School	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery	Primary	Good	1.4 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Chelmsford Rail Station

Station	Distance
Chelmsford Rail Station	0.1 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 29 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
HEALTH VISITORS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
RIVERMEAD GATE MED.CTR.	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
RIVERMEAD GATE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PES@JAMES BRYAN OPTICIANS, MSE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CHELMSFORD CITY HEALTH PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BEAUCHAMP HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HMP & YOI CHELMSFORD	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SUNRISE AVENUE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SUTHERLAND LODGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CHELMER MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CHELMSFORD WEST PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
HUMBER ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MELBOURNE HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MID ESSEX ACUTE RESP INFECTION HUB	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MELBOURNE HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
MOULSHAM LODGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
DERMATOLOGY MOULSHAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
RAMSAY HEALTHCARE SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
WOOD STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CHELMER VILLAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CHELMER PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MOUNTBATTEN HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
THE WRITTLE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DIABETES CROMPTON LODGE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
BADDOW VILLAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.7 mi