B1137 Chelmsford
1 address across 1 postcode (CM2), about 240 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 6600525.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Chelmsford costs £2,300 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Chelmsford NHS Hcc, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Chelmsford in 2026-27: Band D £2,300 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,533 | £1,789 | £2,045 | £2,300 | £2,811 | £3,322 | £3,834 | £4,600 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM2 5PX | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chelmsford 7.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hatfield Peverel 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Witham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Army Reserves Centre Springfield | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Beaulieu Park Railway Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Beaulieu Park Station Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Springfield Smart Charge | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Chelmsford NHS Hcc | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springfield Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Surgipact LTD | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dukes Priory Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police College | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chelmsford Star Coop Havengore, Springfield Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boreham House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boreham House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| New Hall, Boreham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Meehan Woods North | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Meehan Woods South | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Centenary Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Newland Grove | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Treasure Island | Island | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chelmsford: see them on the Chelmsford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Boswells School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd CM2 5PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Mace Playce Ltd CM2 6PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Sharesiopa CM2 6TB | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| LB Mobile Catering Ltd | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Greenhouse Cafe Chelmsford CM2 5PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Treats Abroad CM1 6YS | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Glory House Hands Of Love CM2 5LB | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Bloomli CM2 6TB | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Leathams Ltd CM2 6ZJ | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Jump Street CM2 6UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Get With The Kids Vibe CM2 6UA | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| KFC CM2 5PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company CM2 5PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Frydays CM1 6JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Co-op CM1 6JP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wallflower Court (9); On or near Daisy Court (8); On or near Carnation Close (1); On or near Dahlia Close (1); On or near Heather Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CM2 5PX: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Springfield Road · Springfield Road · B1137 · Lavender Court · Wallflower Court · Dahlia Close · Heather Court · Daisy Court · Cornflower Drive · Carnation Close · Foxglove Way · Poppy Green
All the streets in CM2 and across Chelmsford.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.