Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1HG.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 1HG 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 73% economic activity and an average age of 28, CM1 1HG 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.

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

CM1 1HG 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 1HG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00180493 (shared with 2 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 1HG. 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

White / British59.0%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near CM1 1HG are high at 195 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 offences435
Shoplifting240
Public order97
Anti-social behaviour93
Drugs85

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.7 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.0 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Coop0.6 km
  • Joe's Market0.3 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

142 nearby
  • Barceloz Peri Peri0.6 km
  • BBs Coffee And Muffins0.7 km
  • Community Corner0.2 km
  • F. Cooke0.6 km
  • German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.6 km
  • + 137 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Asian Garden0.6 km
  • Asian Garden Limited0.6 km
  • Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.6 km
  • QTea0.3 km
  • Roti Mojo0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.2 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.4 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
  • Boswell House Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.3 km
  • Ingatestone9.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road South0.1 km
  • Retail Market0.2 km
  • Retail Market0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km