CM1 Chelmsford demonstrates moderate growth potential with a trajectory score of 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. Five-year price growth has averaged 0.5% annually, considerably below the national trend, whilst rental growth has reached 6.4% annually, indicating stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population expansion of 1.3% over five years suggests steady but limited demographic increase. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting infrastructure and economic development may be emerging but not yet mature. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income generation may outpace capital appreciation, though modest overall growth rates warrant careful financial analysis before investment decisions.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Chelmsford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by demand.
19 planning applications submitted in CM1 over the last six months.
Chelmsford (CM1) common questions
Is Chelmsford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Chelmsford (CM1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 35% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Chelmsford safe?
Chelmsford has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chelmsford?
The average property price in Chelmsford (CM1) is £413k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chelmsford?
The median monthly rent in Chelmsford (CM1) is £1,293 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chelmsford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chelmsford (CM2), Gillingham (ME7), Basildon (SS14), Chelmsford (CM3), Gillingham (ME8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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