Is CM98 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in CM98 are higher than average, at 615 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in CM98?

The average property price in CM98 is currently around £344k.

What is the population of CM98?

The population for the CM98 area is approximately 317 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM98 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM98 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

317

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

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6/10

workEmployment

10/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

8/10

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4/10

homeHome Ownership

2/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 40, CM98 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £344k. Property prices are trending down 27.8% year-on-year.

home £344,375 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM98 is a postcode district in Chelmsford, East of England, covering 19 active and 1 retired postcodes.

The majority of CM98 (100% of postcodes) consists of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting.

Property: Average house prices in CM98 are around £344k, down 27.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM98 at 615 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM98 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%

Asian / British Asian5.3%

Black / African / Caribbean4.4%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting74

Violence and sexual offences41

Other theft27

Public order12

Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

Tollesbury School

Good204 pupils

Great Totham Primary School

Good424 pupils

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy

Good106 pupils