CM1 1EJ 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 well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (394 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1EJ.
192
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
With 75% economic activity and an average age of 29, CM1 1EJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1EJ. 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
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 1EJ are high at 394 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
Oaklands Infant School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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 & Spencer0.1 km
- Next0.2 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Golden Fleece0.3 km
- Radio City Social0.6 km
- The Ale House0.6 km
- The Original Plough0.6 km
- Club Tantalize0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Falafel Sun0.0 km
- Baan Noodle0.3 km
- Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Taste Of Asia0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.6 km
- Jerk Station0.7 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.0 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.7 km
- Pizza 450.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.1 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.5 km
- Ingatestone9.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Chelmer0.0 km
- H & M0.0 km
- H & M0.1 km
- H & M0.1 km
- Tindal Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence