CM1 1LR is a well-regarded residential area on Marconi Road, 0.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1LR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 42% 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 (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, up 47.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00180471 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARCONI ROAD, CM1 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCONI ROAD, CM1 1LR.
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66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1LR 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
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 28, CM1 1LR 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. Property prices are trending up 47.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1LR. The average age is 27.7. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
9 sales · Mean £ 405,943
Flat
£ 297,500
10 sales · Mean £ 281,729
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1LR are high at 202 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
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Claydons Newsagents0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg0.6 km
- 0007 Express0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.6 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bar And Beyond / Absurd Bird / KBOX0.9 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Hoppily1.0 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
- The Bootmaker0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Acanteen0.9 km
- Anne's Pantry Ltd0.6 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford0.6 km
- Brambles Restaurant0.9 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Homie Kitchen0.9 km
- Jet Sushi0.9 km
- Pam Z0.9 km
- Bombay Cuisine0.6 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.5 km
- Ingatestone10.0 km
Bus Stops
- YMCA0.2 km
- Anglia Ruskin University0.3 km
- Anglia Ruskin University0.3 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11LR · Data under Open Government Licence