CM1 1BS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM1 1BS has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (411 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00180467 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1BS.
288
30
£ 0 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1BS 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
CM1 1BS is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1BS. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
65 sales · Mean £ 202,615
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1BS are high at 411 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Trinity Road Primary School
Maltese Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Westlands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Card Factory0.0 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Coop0.5 km
- Daves1.0 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Club Tantalize0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.6 km
- Two Brewers0.5 km
- Golden Fleece0.1 km
- Radio City Social0.3 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Barceloz Peri Peri0.4 km
- BBs Coffee And Muffins0.4 km
- Community Corner0.1 km
- F. Cooke0.5 km
- German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.4 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Asian Garden0.5 km
- Asian Garden Limited0.5 km
- Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.4 km
- QTea0.5 km
- Roti Mojo0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The County Hotel0.6 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Road0.0 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Retail Market0.1 km
- Retail Market0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11BS · Data under Open Government Licence