Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1EJ.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 75% economic activity and an average age of 29, CM1 1EJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

CM1 1EJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (394 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 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 1EJ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CM1 1EJ are high at 394 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 offences635
Shoplifting360
Public order162
Drugs122
Anti-social behaviour112

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.0 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.2 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bassment0.6 km
  • HMV0.1 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • Radio City Social0.6 km
  • The Ale House0.6 km
  • The Original Plough0.6 km
  • Club Tantalize0.2 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.0 km
  • Baan Noodle0.3 km
  • Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.6 km
  • Jerk Station0.7 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.0 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.7 km
  • Pizza 450.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.1 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • The County Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.5 km
  • Ingatestone9.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • High Chelmer0.0 km
  • H & M0.0 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • Tindal Street0.1 km