ERICK AVENUE, CM1 7BY House Prices & Local Information

CM1 7BY is a sought-after residential area on Erick Avenue, 0.6km from Parsonage Green in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM1, CM1 7BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00109431 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.