CM1 1BE is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1BE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (426 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1BE.
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29
£ 0 /yr
75%
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
High employment, young population. CM1 1BE combines 75% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1BE. The average age is 29.0. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
13 sales · Mean £ 280,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1BE are high at 426 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Oaklands Infant School
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Moulsham Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bassment0.6 km
- HMV0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Next0.2 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Golden Fleece0.3 km
- Radio City Social0.5 km
- The Ale House0.5 km
- The Original Plough0.5 km
- Club Tantalize0.3 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Falafel Sun0.1 km
- Baan Noodle0.2 km
- Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Taste Of Asia0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.5 km
- Jerk Station0.6 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.1 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
- Pizza 450.6 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.0 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- The County Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.4 km
- Ingatestone9.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tindal Street0.0 km
- High Chelmer0.1 km
- H & M0.1 km
- H & M0.1 km
- H & M0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11BE · Data under Open Government Licence