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.
CM1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1EQ.
288
30
£ 0 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Oaklands Infant School
Westlands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CM11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence