Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HOBART CLOSE, CM1 2ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBART CLOSE, CM1 2ES.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 2ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CM1 2ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% 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 down 13.6% year-on-year.

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

CM1 2ES is a well-regarded residential area on Hobart Close in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For families considering a move, CM1 2ES represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00109730 (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 2ES. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 208,000

16 sales · Mean £ 203,593

Terraced

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 318,748

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

Crime around CM1 2ES is moderate at 60 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 offences156
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting20
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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The Hawthorns School

0.4 km
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Parkwood Academy

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Tanglewood Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.5 km
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Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding453 pupils0.9 km
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Columbus School and College

Outstanding265 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A-Z Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Joe's Liquors0.8 km
  • Shelly's A Sweet Occasion0.7 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • Gibsons Express0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Red Beret0.5 km
  • The Hungry Horse (The Flyer)0.9 km
  • Old Chelmsfordians1.0 km
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chengs Brother0.7 km
  • Indian Zest0.6 km
  • Mojlish0.7 km
  • Ms Favourite Chicken0.6 km
  • Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill0.4 km
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restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Jubilee Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Chelmsford Community Church0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.8 km
  • Ingatestone9.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Close0.1 km
  • Albany Close0.1 km
  • Canberra Close0.2 km
  • Wellington Close0.2 km
  • Wellington Close0.2 km