CM1 is a postcode district in Chelmsford, East of England, covering 1504 active and 1235 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM1 (13%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (8%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM1 are around £473k, down 1.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM1 at 347 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 41 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 CM1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM1 postcode area.
69,280
41
£ 50,427 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM1's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £473k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £473k. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Newhall Primary Academy
The Hawthorns School
Highwood Primary School
Tanglewood Nursery School
Quilters Junior School
Quilters Infant School
Long Ridings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn
- Beaulieu View
- Merlewood Guesthouse
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)
- The County Hotel
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- BP Chelmsford SF Connect
- Chelmsford Wine \& Candy
- Polish Delicatessen PYZA Chelmsford
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited
- Jay Skelton
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- 2MT Caffe
- Ab Salute Gym
- Age Concern
- Amalfi Bistro
- Amavi International Cuisine
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Co-operative Group
- Isos Home Foods Grocery
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Rainsford Road Convenience Store
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Parkside Community Hub
- The Little EDI Foundation
- Zaks Peri Peri
- Bombay Cuisine
- Ace Bakery
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Fox And Goose/The Bakehouse
- The Wine Cellar
- Voodoo Keller Bar
- Writtle Bowling Club
- Writtle Community Association
- + 24 more
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