Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, CM1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, CM1 1AN.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1AN 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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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 67% economic activity and an average age of 33, CM1 1AN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

CM1 1AN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Riverside Retail Park, 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1AN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00180521 (shared with 650 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 1AN. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CM1 1AN are high at 179 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 offences392
Shoplifting144
Public order96
Criminal damage and arson68
Drugs63

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.2 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.5 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils1.3 km
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Perryfields Infant School

Good181 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Claydons Newsagents0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • DAE Fruit N Veg0.6 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.8 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Hoppily0.9 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.7 km
  • The Bootmaker0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

122 nearby
  • Acanteen0.8 km
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.8 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bourgee Chelmsford0.6 km
  • Brambles Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 117 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Coopers Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Homie Kitchen0.9 km
  • Jet Sushi0.7 km
  • Pam Z0.9 km
  • Bombay Cuisine0.9 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.7 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.2 km
  • Ingatestone10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.1 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure0.1 km
  • Riverside Inn0.2 km
  • Boswells Drive0.4 km
  • Boswells Drive0.4 km