CM1 1GN is a well-regarded residential area on Marconi Plaza, 0.5km 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 public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 36.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1GN are sourced from Output Area E00170986 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARCONI PLAZA, CM1 1GN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCONI PLAZA, CM1 1GN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1GN 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.
Area Character
CM1 1GN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £218k. Property prices are trending down 36.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1GN. The average age is 36.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
21 sales · Mean £ 214,028
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1GN are high at 157 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
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Kings Road Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bassment0.1 km
- HMV0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Next0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Golden Fleece0.3 km
- Radio City Social0.1 km
- The Ale House0.1 km
- The Original Plough0.1 km
- Club Tantalize0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Falafel Sun0.7 km
- Baan Noodle0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- John Lewis0.7 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Taste Of Asia0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.1 km
- Jerk Station0.1 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
- Pizza 450.1 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
- The County Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.2 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11GN · Data under Open Government Licence