CM1 1DR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Burgess Springs, 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1DR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00180493 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1DR.
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28
£ 0 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1DR 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
CM1 1DR is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1DR. The average age is 27.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1DR are high at 184 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
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Westlands Community Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
Trinity Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Coop0.6 km
- Joe's Market0.3 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Club Tantalize0.6 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- Two Brewers0.8 km
- Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Radio City Social0.1 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Barceloz Peri Peri0.7 km
- BBs Coffee And Muffins0.7 km
- Community Corner0.3 km
- F. Cooke0.7 km
- German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.7 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Asian Garden0.7 km
- Asian Garden Limited0.7 km
- Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.7 km
- QTea0.3 km
- Roti Mojo0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.2 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Taste Of Asia0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The County Hotel0.3 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.2 km
- Ingatestone9.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11DR · Data under Open Government Licence