Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

VICTORIA COURT, CM1 1GL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA COURT, CM1 1GL.

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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 1GL 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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1/10
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1/10
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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

High employment, young population. CM1 1GL combines 67% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

CM1 1GL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Victoria Court, 0.1km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1GL 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 1GL. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 253,750

20 sales · Mean £ 232,975

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

Crime rates near CM1 1GL are high at 212 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 offences454
Shoplifting172
Public order118
Drugs100
Other theft89

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 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.8 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.8 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.4 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.4 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.5 km
  • The County Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.7 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Hoppily0.8 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.6 km
  • The Bootmaker0.7 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Acanteen0.7 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
  • Balti King0.9 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.5 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jet Sushi0.7 km
  • Pam Z0.8 km
  • Bombay Cuisine0.6 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.4 km
  • Ingatestone10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • YMCA0.2 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.2 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.2 km
  • Coach Stop0.3 km
  • Coach Stop0.4 km