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.
VICTORIA ROAD, CM1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, CM1 1EA.
102
66
£ 0 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Trinity Road Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Maltese Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Kings Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CM11EA · Data under Open Government Licence