Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BROOMFIELD ROAD, CM1 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMFIELD ROAD, CM1 1EW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

311

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1EW 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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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM1 1EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CM1 1EW is a well-regarded residential area on Broomfield Road, 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1EW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00170975 (shared with 13 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 1EW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

11 sales · Mean £ 294,818

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

Crime around CM1 1EW is above average at 94 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 offences286
Shoplifting120
Anti-social behaviour66
Public order60
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.2 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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The Hawthorns School

1.1 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.6 km
  • Greggs / Morrisons West Chelmsford1.0 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
  • The County Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • Walkabout Chelmsford Chik Box K-Town Chicken Locked & Loaded1.0 km
  • Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • Radio City Social0.4 km
  • The Ale House0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Acanteen0.9 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.7 km
  • Brambles Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.2 km
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.4 km
  • Jerk Station0.2 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.5 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Ingatestone9.8 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cedar Avenue West0.1 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • King Edward VI School0.1 km
  • Railway Square0.2 km