Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

RECTORY LANE, CM1 1RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY LANE, CM1 1RE.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM1 1RE — age 31, 28% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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

CM1 1RE is a well-regarded residential area on Rectory Lane, 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00170988 (shared with 3 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 1RE. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.3%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

23 sales · Mean £ 312,456

Flat

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,666

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

Crime around CM1 1RE is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences180
Drugs67
Criminal damage and arson55
Public order43
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.7 km
  • Bassment0.5 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
  • The County Hotel0.6 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Slug And Lettuce1.0 km
  • Walkabout Chelmsford Chik Box K-Town Chicken Locked & Loaded0.9 km
  • Golden Fleece0.6 km
  • Radio City Social0.6 km
  • The Ale House0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.8 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.7 km
  • Cafe Nero0.8 km
  • City Diner0.7 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.5 km
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Happy Gourmet0.6 km
  • Jerk Station0.5 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.2 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
  • Ingatestone10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Anglia Ruskin University0.2 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University0.2 km
  • King Edward VI School0.3 km
  • Keene Home0.4 km
  • YMCA0.4 km