CM1 1DW is an active urban area located 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM1 1DW 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. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (425 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00180506 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1DW.
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38
£ 0 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, CM1 1DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1DW. The average age is 38.2. 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 1DW are high at 425 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
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Oaklands Infant School
Westlands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Bassment0.4 km
- HMV0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Next0.2 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Golden Fleece0.1 km
- Radio City Social0.3 km
- The Ale House0.4 km
- The Original Plough0.3 km
- Club Tantalize0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Falafel Sun0.3 km
- Baan Noodle0.1 km
- Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Taste Of Asia0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.4 km
- Jerk Station0.4 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
- Pizza 450.4 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
- The County Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.2 km
- Ingatestone9.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cathedral0.0 km
- Cathedral0.0 km
- Cathedral0.0 km
- Market Road0.1 km
- Careers Office0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11DW · Data under Open Government Licence