CM1 1FW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1FW are sourced from Output Area E00170974 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1FW.
376
31
£ 0 /yr
68%
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
CM1 1FW is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, 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 1FW. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM1 1FW is above average at 122 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
Maltese Road Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Bassment0.2 km
- HMV0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Next0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Golden Fleece0.4 km
- Radio City Social0.2 km
- The Ale House0.2 km
- The Original Plough0.2 km
- Bar 70.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Falafel Sun0.8 km
- Baan Noodle0.5 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- John Lewis0.7 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.1 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Taste Of Asia0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.2 km
- Jerk Station0.1 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.7 km
- Pizza 450.1 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The County Hotel0.1 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11FW · Data under Open Government Licence