CM1 1RP is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1RP offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1RP are sourced from Output Area E00170980 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 1RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1RP.
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24
£ 0 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 1RP 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 1RP is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 46% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1RP. The average age is 24.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM1 1RP has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Claydons Newsagents1.0 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg1.0 km
- 0007 Express0.2 km
- BP Admiral0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)1.0 km
- Boswell House Hotel1.0 km
- The County Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen1.0 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford1.0 km
- Cafe Nero1.0 km
- City Diner1.0 km
- Cote Brasserie1.0 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Bombay Cuisine0.9 km
- Chelmsford Takeaway0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Good Season Express0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Oddfellows Arms Smokehouse1.0 km
- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- Royal Engineers Social Club0.9 km
- Royal Steamer0.6 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.3 km
- Ingatestone10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Anglia Ruskin University0.1 km
- Anglia Ruskin University0.1 km
- Keene Home0.4 km
- Keene Home0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11RP · Data under Open Government Licence