Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 4RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 4RS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

372

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 4RS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM1 4RS combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM1 4RS is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Good Easter in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Chelmsford Rural West ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 4RS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 4RS are sourced from Output Area E00109474 (shared with 26 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 4RS. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CM1 4RS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • H.P. Marriage & Sons1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford9.6 km
  • Stansted Airport13.2 km
  • Ingatestone13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Star0.0 km
  • The Star0.0 km
  • Old Croft Close0.2 km
  • Old Croft Close0.2 km