Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

DUNN SIDE, CM1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNN SIDE, CM1 1BY.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM1 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k.

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

CM1 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Dunn Side, 0.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (237 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00180494 (shared with 4 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 1BY. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 295,000

23 sales · Mean £ 281,673

Terraced

£ 498,850

2 sales · Mean £ 498,850

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

Crime rates near CM1 1BY are high at 237 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences592
Public order145
Shoplifting140
Drugs107
Anti-social behaviour95

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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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.5 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.6 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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The Hawthorns School

1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.5 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
  • The County Hotel0.5 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.9 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Hoppily0.9 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
  • The Bootmaker0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Acanteen0.8 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
  • Balti King1.0 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.5 km
  • + 121 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.9 km
  • Jet Sushi0.8 km
  • Pam Z0.9 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach Stop0.2 km
  • YMCA0.2 km
  • Coach Stop0.2 km
  • Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station PnR0.3 km