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.
WATERLOO LANE, CM1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO LANE, CM1 1BD.
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34
£ 0 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Trinity Road Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Maltese Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Kings Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM11BD · Data under Open Government Licence