Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1FG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

301

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1FG 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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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM1 1FG is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1FG 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.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (309 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1FG are sourced from Output Area E00180521 (shared with 650 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 1FG. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1FG are high at 309 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 offences515
Shoplifting307
Public order130
Drugs97
Other theft95

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.1 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.0 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.1 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.3 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.5 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Club Tantalize0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Two Brewers0.3 km
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.5 km
  • Be At One0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

139 nearby
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.6 km
  • BBs Coffee And Muffins0.5 km
  • Community Corner0.5 km
  • F. Cooke0.7 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.5 km
  • + 134 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.8 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.8 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.6 km
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.3 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.3 km
  • The County Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.4 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.1 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.1 km
  • Riverside Inn0.2 km
  • Town Centre Tesco Store0.3 km
  • Boswells Drive0.3 km