CM98 1BA is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Chelmer Village in Chelmsford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Within the CM98 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM98 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00171005 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM98 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM98 1BA.
317
36
£ 55,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM98 1BA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 36, CM98 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM98 1BA. The average age is 35.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM98 1BA is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Barnes Farm Junior School
Barnes Farm Infant School
Springfield Primary School
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
The Beaulieu Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Mace Playce Ltd0.9 km
- Global Marine0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- MollyMoo Caterers Limited0.9 km
- 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boreham SF Connect0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
- Phoenix Medical0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Grange0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford3.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel6.2 km
- Witham10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Mail0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Sainsburys Store0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM981BA · Data under Open Government Licence