CM1 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Dunn Side, 0.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (237 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00180494 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNN SIDE, CM1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNN SIDE, CM1 1BY.
249
27
£ 0 /yr
59%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM1 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1BY. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
23 sales · Mean £ 281,673
Terraced
£ 498,850
2 sales · Mean £ 498,850
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1BY are high at 237 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Maltese Road Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Claydons Newsagents0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
- The County Hotel0.5 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.9 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Hoppily0.9 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
- The Bootmaker0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Acanteen0.8 km
- Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
- Balti King1.0 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford0.5 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Homie Kitchen0.9 km
- Jet Sushi0.8 km
- Pam Z0.9 km
- Happy Gourmet0.5 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.6 km
- Ingatestone9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Stop0.2 km
- YMCA0.2 km
- Coach Stop0.2 km
- Station0.3 km
- Railway Station PnR0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11BY · Data under Open Government Licence