Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

VIADUCT ROAD, CM1 1GR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIADUCT ROAD, CM1 1GR.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM1 1GR 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM1 1GR — age 36, 24% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £125k. Property prices are trending up 65.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 1GR is a well-regarded residential area on Viaduct Road, 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM1 1GR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (216 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 65.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1GR are sourced from Output Area E00170986 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1GR. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 150,957

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CM1 1GR are high at 216 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.

Violence and sexual offences513
Shoplifting240
Drugs127
Public order116
Anti-social behaviour100

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.5 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.8 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bassment0.1 km
  • HMV0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Next0.5 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • Radio City Social0.1 km
  • The Ale House0.1 km
  • The Original Plough0.1 km
  • Club Tantalize0.7 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.6 km
  • Baan Noodle0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.6 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.1 km
  • Jerk Station0.1 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
  • Pizza 450.1 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
  • The County Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.2 km
  • Ingatestone9.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
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