Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1GJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

319

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

69%

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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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM1 1GJ is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, 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 1GJ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1GJ offers 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1GJ are sourced from Output Area E00109597 (shared with 19 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 1GJ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 rates near CM1 1GJ are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences299
Public order80
Drugs69
Criminal damage and arson61
Other theft55

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.7 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.6 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.6 km
  • 0007 Express0.2 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
  • The County Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.9 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • Hoppily1.0 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
  • The Bootmaker0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Acanteen0.9 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.7 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.6 km
  • Brambles Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.9 km
  • Jet Sushi0.8 km
  • Pam Z1.0 km
  • Bombay Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.4 km
  • Ingatestone10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Anglia Ruskin University0.2 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University0.3 km
  • YMCA0.3 km
  • Coach Stop0.4 km
  • Coach Stop0.4 km