CM1 1DX is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (379 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00180467 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM1 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1DX.
288
30
£ 0 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1DX 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 1DX is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, 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 1DX. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1DX are high at 379 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- Bassment0.5 km
- HMV0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Next0.1 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 Workshop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 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'ouvre0.7 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 & M0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11DX · Data under Open Government Licence