Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 2DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

363

cake
Avg Age

36

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

work
Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 36, CM1 2DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 2DU is a safe, established residential area within the CM1 district of Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00109725 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 2DU. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM1 2DU has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft17
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

P

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Good427 pupils0.3 km
P

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding453 pupils0.7 km
A

Tanglewood Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.7 km
P

Parkwood Academy

Good228 pupils0.7 km
A

The Hawthorns School

0.8 km
P

Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
P

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
A

Columbus School and College

Outstanding265 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Shelly's A Sweet Occasion0.4 km
  • Martins0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Red Beret0.7 km
  • The Hungry Horse (The Flyer)0.7 km
  • Old Chelmsfordians1.0 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Indian Zest0.3 km
  • Ms Favourite Chicken0.3 km
  • Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill0.6 km
  • Ace Bakery0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chelmsford Community Church0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford2.2 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pines Road0.0 km
  • Cheviot Drive0.0 km
  • Pines Road0.1 km
  • Wellington Close0.2 km
  • Wellington Close0.2 km