CM1 1BT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
CM1 1BT is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00180467 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1BT.
288
30
£ 0 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1BT 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 1BT 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 1BT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1BT are high at 239 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Trinity Road Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Coop0.6 km
- Joe's Market0.5 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Club Tantalize0.5 km
- The Black Horse0.6 km
- Two Brewers0.7 km
- Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Radio City Social0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Barceloz Peri Peri0.5 km
- BBs Coffee And Muffins0.6 km
- Community Corner0.1 km
- F. Cooke0.5 km
- German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.5 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Asian Garden0.5 km
- Asian Garden Limited0.5 km
- Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.5 km
- QTea0.4 km
- Roti Mojo0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Taste Of Asia0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The County Hotel0.5 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.3 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Ingatestone9.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road South0.0 km
- Retail Market0.1 km
- Retail Market0.1 km
- Market Road0.1 km
- Careers Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11BT · Data under Open Government Licence