Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1FW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

376

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM1 1FW is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, 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 1FW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1FW are sourced from Output Area E00170974 (shared with 29 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 1FW. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.8%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around CM1 1FW is above average at 122 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 offences292
Shoplifting121
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order62
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.4 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.0 km
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The Hawthorns School

1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Bassment0.2 km
  • HMV0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.4 km
  • Radio City Social0.2 km
  • The Ale House0.2 km
  • The Original Plough0.2 km
  • Bar 70.9 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.8 km
  • Baan Noodle0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • John Lewis0.7 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.1 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.2 km
  • Jerk Station0.1 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.7 km
  • Pizza 450.1 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.1 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Ingatestone9.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coval Lane0.0 km
  • Coval Lane0.0 km
  • Coval Lane0.0 km
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  • Coval Lane0.0 km