CM1 1SS is a well-regarded residential area on Broomfield Road, 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM1 1SS 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1SS are sourced from Output Area E00109596 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOMFIELD ROAD, CM1 1SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMFIELD ROAD, CM1 1SS.
325
35
£ 0 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM1 1SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1SS. The average age is 35.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
17 sales · Mean £ 220,397
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM1 1SS is above average at 102 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
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Kings Road Primary School
The Hawthorns School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Claydons Newsagents0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- DAE Fruit N Veg0.8 km
- Bassment0.3 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Anne's Pantry Ltd0.7 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.7 km
- Bourgee Chelmsford0.7 km
- Cafe Nero0.8 km
- Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers0.9 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.3 km
- Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Coopers Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Happy Gourmet0.5 km
- Jerk Station0.3 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.5 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Golden Fleece0.6 km
- Radio City Social0.5 km
- The Ale House0.5 km
- The Original Plough0.4 km
- Ivory Peg0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.4 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.8 km
- Ingatestone9.9 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward VI School0.1 km
- Cedar Avenue West0.1 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- Railway Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11SS · Data under Open Government Licence