Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1AH.

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Population

102

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Avg Age

66

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM1 1AH is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CM1 1AH is an active urban area located 0.1km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For families considering a move, CM1 1AH represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 66 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (332 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00180483 (shared with 19 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 1AH. The average age is 66.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

Crime rates near CM1 1AH are high at 332 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 offences687
Shoplifting434
Public order171
Drugs130
Anti-social behaviour123

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.9 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.9 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.3 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.3 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Club Tantalize0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • Two Brewers0.5 km
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.6 km
  • Be At One0.6 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.6 km
  • BBs Coffee And Muffins0.6 km
  • Community Corner0.3 km
  • F. Cooke0.7 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.6 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.7 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.7 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.6 km
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.3 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.7 km
  • The County Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.2 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
  • Ingatestone9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • YMCA0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km
  • Coach Stop0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km