Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 1RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 1RP.

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Population

572

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.3%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.0 km
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils1.2 km
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Good1194 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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