Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HARDY CLOSE, CM1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDY CLOSE, CM1 1AE.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1AE 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM1 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £322k. Property prices are trending down 43.7% year-on-year.

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

CM1 1AE is an active urban area on Hardy Close, 0.8km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Waterhouse Farm ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 43.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00109876 (shared with 8 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 1AE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 436,250

26 sales · Mean £ 420,653

Flat

£ 242,500

47 sales · Mean £ 257,800

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

Crime around CM1 1AE is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences246
Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order54
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.7 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils1.0 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.1 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Coop0.8 km
  • Joe's Market0.4 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Club Tantalize0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • The Black Bull0.9 km
  • Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • Radio City Social0.3 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.9 km
  • BBs Coffee And Muffins1.0 km
  • Community Corner0.5 km
  • F. Cooke0.8 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.9 km
  • + 127 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.8 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.8 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.8 km
  • QTea0.4 km
  • Roti Mojo0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.4 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.3 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.5 km
  • Ingatestone9.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Coval Lane0.3 km
  • Coval Lane0.3 km
  • Coval Lane0.3 km