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.
HARDY CLOSE, CM1 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDY CLOSE, CM1 1AE.
370
38
£ 51,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Oaklands Infant School
Kings Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CM11AE · Data under Open Government Licence