Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

WATSON HEIGHTS, CM1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON HEIGHTS, CM1 1AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

349

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM1 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM1 1AP is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

home £287,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on Watson Heights, 0.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1AP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 5.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00180496 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1AP. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 291,497

30 sales · Mean £ 281,588

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CM1 1AP are high at 245 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences607
Shoplifting151
Public order148
Drugs116
Anti-social behaviour106

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.5 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.6 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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The Hawthorns School

1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.5 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
  • The County Hotel0.5 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.8 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Hoppily0.9 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
  • The Bootmaker0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Acanteen0.8 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.5 km
  • Balti King0.9 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.5 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.9 km
  • Jet Sushi0.8 km
  • Pam Z0.9 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach Stop0.2 km
  • YMCA0.2 km
  • Coach Stop0.2 km
  • Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station PnR0.2 km