CM1 1EB is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Chelmer Village in Chelmsford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM1 1EB has the character of a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00109459 (shared with 419 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1EB.
336
40
£ 55,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1EB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, CM1 1EB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1EB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM1 1EB is moderate at 57 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
Barnes Farm Infant School
Barnes Farm Junior School
The Tyrrells School
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
The Boswells School
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Perryfields Junior School
Perryfields Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Castle Stores0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tapp'd Cocktails Ltd1.0 km
- Meatline Chelmsford (Ltd)0.1 km
- Phoenix Medical1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Chelmer Inn0.8 km
- Springfield Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Plough Harvester0.3 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- The Two Saxons P.H.0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Springfield Garden Centre0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Coffee Squared Limited0.3 km
- Jump Street0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Frydays0.6 km
- Gourmet Express0.1 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Taste Of China0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford2.3 km
- Hatfield Peverel7.6 km
- Ingatestone11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Golding Thoroughfare0.1 km
- Golding Thoroughfare0.1 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- The Plough0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11EB · Data under Open Government Licence