8,200 people · median £363,750 · Chelmsford
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Melbourne is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 8,200. The median house price is £363,750, with detached properties at £690,000 and flats at £208,000. Prices have risen 24.4 percent over five years, with 276 sales in the past year.
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About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Melbourne. Crime rates are relatively low compared to national averages. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter at moderate levels. Flood risk is minimal at 0.6 percent in flood zone 3. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 94.4 percent gigabit-capable and 99.9 percent superfast access. The median age is 38.7 years, and 57.5 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Around 33.6 percent of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or above. The area is governed by Chelmsford City Council, which is Liberal Democrat-controlled.
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