Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1BE.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
workEmployment
9/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CM1 1BE combines 75% economic activity with a 29-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 15.0% year-on-year.

home £260,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 1BE is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1BE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (426 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 15.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 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 1BE. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

13 sales · Mean £ 280,390

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

Crime rates near CM1 1BE are high at 426 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 offences762
Shoplifting413
Public order178
Anti-social behaviour136
Drugs133

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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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.1 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bassment0.6 km
  • HMV0.1 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.1 km
  • Baan Noodle0.2 km
  • Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.5 km
  • Jerk Station0.6 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.1 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
  • Pizza 450.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.0 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • The County Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Tindal Street0.0 km
  • High Chelmer0.1 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • H & M0.2 km