Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

WHITEMEAD, CM1 7YB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEMEAD, CM1 7YB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 7YB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM1 7YB's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £451k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

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

CM1 7YB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whitemead, 0.8km from Blasford Hill in Broomfield. Administratively it sits within Broomfield and The Walthams ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 7YB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, up 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 7YB are sourced from Output Area E00109425 (shared with 15 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 7YB. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 475,000

7 sales · Mean £ 481,785

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

CM1 7YB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft6
Burglary6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Chelmer Valley High School

Good1171 pupils0.5 km
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Broomfield Primary School

Good361 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panda Eats0.9 km
  • Suraya0.9 km
  • Mozza Pizza0.9 km
  • League Of Friends Shop 10.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Broomfield Food Express0.6 km
  • Broomfield News0.3 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Angel0.7 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cheerful Chai0.7 km
  • Broomfield FC Services Ltd0.4 km
  • Broomfield Village Hall0.7 km
  • Essex Dementia Care0.7 km
  • Elior Fontanella0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford3.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel8.4 km
  • White Notley11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubilee Avenue0.1 km
  • Jubilee Avenue0.1 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Butlers Farm0.2 km