CM1 1NU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM1 1NU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00180487 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1NU.
156
25
£ 0 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1NU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM1 1NU has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1NU. The average age is 25.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1NU are high at 207 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
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Westlands Community Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Coop0.5 km
- Joe's Market0.3 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Club Tantalize0.6 km
- The Black Horse0.8 km
- Two Brewers0.8 km
- Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Radio City Social0.1 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Barceloz Peri Peri0.7 km
- BBs Coffee And Muffins0.7 km
- Community Corner0.3 km
- F. Cooke0.7 km
- German Donner Kebab Chelmsford0.7 km
- + 138 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Asian Garden0.7 km
- Asian Garden Limited0.7 km
- Mr Ram And Mrs Cod0.7 km
- QTea0.2 km
- Roti Mojo0.2 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.1 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Taste Of Asia0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The County Hotel0.3 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.5 km
- Boswell House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.2 km
- Ingatestone9.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11NU · Data under Open Government Licence