Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1EQ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1EQ 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 83% economic activity and an average age of 30, CM1 1EQ 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 1EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

Within the CM1 district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (370 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00180467 (shared with 55 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 1EQ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 74%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CM1 1EQ are high at 370 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 offences827
Shoplifting473
Public order199
Anti-social behaviour144
Drugs137

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 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

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

Outstanding1121 pupils0.9 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.1 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Bassment0.5 km
  • HMV0.1 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.2 km
  • Radio City Social0.4 km
  • The Ale House0.5 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 Coffee0.4 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.5 km
  • Jerk Station0.5 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
  • Pizza 450.5 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
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • The County Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Ingatestone9.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.7 km

Bus Stops

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