CM1 1FU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Meadow Walk, 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1FU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (249 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1FU are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW WALK, CM1 1FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WALK, CM1 1FU.
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29
£ 0 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM1 1FU is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1FU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 237,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1FU are high at 249 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Trinity Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Infant School
Maltese Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Rainsford News0.9 km
- Bassment0.8 km
- HMV0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Royal Engineers Social Club0.6 km
- Royal Steamer0.8 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Coffee Republic0.4 km
- Age Concern0.6 km
- ASK Italian0.4 km
- Everyman Cinema0.4 km
- Geek Retreat0.8 km
- + 134 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Bombay Cuisine0.7 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Good Season Express1.0 km
- Kaani Kaana0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Taste Of Asia0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.7 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway Park & Ride0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
- Job Centre0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11FU · Data under Open Government Licence