CM1 2ES is a well-regarded residential area on Hobart Close in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For families considering a move, CM1 2ES represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00109730 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOBART CLOSE, CM1 2ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBART CLOSE, CM1 2ES.
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41
£ 51,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 2ES 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 2ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 2ES. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 208,000
16 sales · Mean £ 203,593
Terraced
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 318,748
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM1 2ES is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hawthorns School
Parkwood Academy
Tanglewood Nursery School
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Kings Road Primary School
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Columbus School and College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A-Z Convenience Store0.7 km
- Joe's Liquors0.8 km
- Shelly's A Sweet Occasion0.7 km
- Martins0.4 km
- Gibsons Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Beret0.5 km
- The Hungry Horse (The Flyer)0.9 km
- Old Chelmsfordians1.0 km
- The Black Bull0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chengs Brother0.7 km
- Indian Zest0.6 km
- Mojlish0.7 km
- Ms Favourite Chicken0.6 km
- Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jubilee Community Cafe0.7 km
- Chelmsford Community Church0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford1.8 km
- Ingatestone9.9 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Close0.1 km
- Albany Close0.1 km
- Canberra Close0.2 km
- Wellington Close0.2 km
- Wellington Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM12ES · Data under Open Government Licence