Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

VICTORIA ROAD, CM1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, CM1 1EA.

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Population

102

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Avg Age

66

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM1 1EA is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £105k. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.

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

CM1 1EA is an active urban area on Victoria Road, 0.1km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For families considering a move, CM1 1EA represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 66 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (267 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00180483 (shared with 19 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 1EA. The average age is 66.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 117,000

43 sales · Mean £ 120,092

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

Crime rates near CM1 1EA are high at 267 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 offences613
Shoplifting372
Public order147
Anti-social behaviour118
Drugs117

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.1 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

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

Outstanding1121 pupils0.8 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.4 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Coop0.2 km
  • Daves0.7 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Club Tantalize0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Two Brewers0.5 km
  • Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • Radio City Social0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.7 km
  • BBs Coffee And Muffins0.6 km
  • Community Corner0.5 km
  • F. Cooke0.8 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.6 km
  • + 133 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.8 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.8 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.7 km
  • QTea0.5 km
  • Roti Mojo0.6 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.7 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.3 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • YMCA0.1 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.3 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.3 km
  • Coach Stop0.3 km
  • Cathedral0.3 km