Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

TINDAL SQUARE, CM1 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TINDAL SQUARE, CM1 1EH.

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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 1EH 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 1EH 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 £390k.

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

CM1 1EH is an active urban area on Tindal Square, 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM1, CM1 1EH offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. An established, mature community with an average age of 66 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (390 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EH 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 1EH. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

Crime rates near CM1 1EH are high at 390 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 offences824
Shoplifting475
Public order197
Anti-social behaviour144
Drugs140

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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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.8 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Bassment0.4 km
  • HMV0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • Radio City Social0.4 km
  • The Ale House0.4 km
  • The Original Plough0.4 km
  • Club Tantalize0.4 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.2 km
  • Baan Noodle0.2 km
  • Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.4 km
  • Jerk Station0.5 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
  • Pizza 450.5 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
  • The County Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Ingatestone9.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cathedral0.0 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km
  • Market Road0.1 km
  • Tindal Street0.1 km