CM1 1AU is a well-regarded residential area on Cunard Square, 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For families considering a move, CM1 1AU represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (79% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (217 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00180477 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUNARD SQUARE, CM1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUNARD SQUARE, CM1 1AU.
167
34
£ 0 /yr
88%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1AU 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. CM1 1AU combines 88% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1AU. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 291,250
80 sales · Mean £ 292,383
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1AU are high at 217 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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Claydons Newsagents0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg0.5 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
- The County Hotel0.4 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.8 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- Hoppily0.8 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
- The Anchor1.0 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Acanteen0.7 km
- Anne's Pantry Ltd0.4 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.4 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford0.4 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Taste Of Asia1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Homie Kitchen0.8 km
- Jet Sushi0.8 km
- Pam Z0.8 km
- Happy Gourmet0.3 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.1 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
- Ingatestone9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Stop0.1 km
- Coach Stop0.1 km
- Station0.1 km
- Railway Station PnR0.1 km
- Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11AU · Data under Open Government Licence