Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

WATERLOO LANE, CM1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO LANE, CM1 1BD.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1BD 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CM1 1BD combines 69% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 1BD is an active urban area on Waterloo Lane, 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (342 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00170982 (shared with 19 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 1BD. 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

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 345,000

26 sales · Mean £ 350,346

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

Crime rates near CM1 1BD are high at 342 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 offences751
Shoplifting412
Public order175
Drugs139
Anti-social behaviour133

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.9 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.1 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.2 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bassment0.5 km
  • HMV0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Next0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • Radio City Social0.5 km
  • The Ale House0.5 km
  • The Original Plough0.5 km
  • Club Tantalize0.4 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

142 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.2 km
  • Baan Noodle0.3 km
  • Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 137 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.5 km
  • Jerk Station0.6 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.5 km
  • Pizza 450.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.1 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • The County Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
  • Ingatestone9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tindal Street0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.2 km
  • Cathedral0.2 km
  • Cathedral0.2 km
  • High Chelmer0.2 km