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.
RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, CM1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, CM1 1AN.
301
33
£ 0 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Trinity Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Maltese Road Primary School
The Tyrrells School
Perryfields Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.4 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CM11AN · Data under Open Government Licence