CM2 recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.1% for property prices alongside 5.9% for rental yields, indicating a rental-led market dynamic. Population expanded 1.0% over the same period. The district sits at the early gentrification stage, positioning it ahead of 90% of UK postcodes nationally with a trajectory score of 58.9. These metrics suggest ongoing residential demand underpinned by rental investment rather than rapid capital appreciation. Investors analysing CM2 should consider the divergence between modest price growth and stronger rental returns when evaluating medium-term performance relative to broader market conditions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Chelmsford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
27 planning applications submitted in CM2 over the last six months.
Chelmsford (CM2) common questions
Is Chelmsford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Chelmsford (CM2) as Early. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 8% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Chelmsford safe?
Chelmsford has a safety score of 53/100 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 (CM2) is £413k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chelmsford?
The median monthly rent in Chelmsford (CM2) is £1,435 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chelmsford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chelmsford (CM1), Gillingham (ME7), Basildon (SS14), Chelmsford (CM3), Ingatestone (CM4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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