CM1 1AW is a well-regarded residential area on Brook Street, 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00109596 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, CM1 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, CM1 1AW.
325
35
£ 0 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM1 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £262k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1AW. The average age is 35.2. 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
Flat
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 261,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1AW are high at 157 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
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Claydons Newsagents0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg0.7 km
- Bassment0.3 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.7 km
- The County Hotel0.5 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX1.0 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.9 km
- The Bootmaker1.0 km
- Walkabout Chelmsford Chik Box K-Town Chicken Locked & Loaded0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Acanteen0.9 km
- Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford0.6 km
- Brambles Restaurant0.9 km
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.3 km
- Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Jet Sushi1.0 km
- Pam Z1.0 km
- Happy Gourmet0.5 km
- Jerk Station0.3 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
- Ingatestone9.9 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward VI School0.2 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
- Cedar Avenue West0.3 km
- Railway Street Car Park0.3 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11AW · Data under Open Government Licence