Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

PRIMROSE HILL, CM1 2RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIMROSE HILL, CM1 2RQ.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 2RQ 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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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, CM1 2RQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £260k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 91.9% year-on-year.

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

CM1 2RQ is a safe, established residential area on Primrose Hill, 1.0km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM1 2RQ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 91.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 2RQ are sourced from Output Area E00109599 (shared with 9 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 2RQ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 202,111

Terraced

£ 343,500

4 sales · Mean £ 363,250

Semi-Detached

£ 417,500

2 sales · Mean £ 417,500

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

CM1 2RQ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences108
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order18
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.7 km
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The Hawthorns School

0.7 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Claydons Newsagents0.9 km
  • Greggs / Morrisons West Chelmsford0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Bassment0.5 km
  • Royston Express0.7 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Anne's Pantry Ltd0.9 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen1.0 km
  • Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers0.6 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.9 km
  • Essex County Cricket Club0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.8 km
  • Radio City Social0.6 km
  • The Ale House0.6 km
  • The Original Plough0.6 km
  • The Black Bull0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.5 km
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.1 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.6 km
  • Jerk Station0.5 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.9 km
  • Pizza 450.5 km
  • Station Fish And Grill0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.7 km
  • Ingatestone9.5 km
  • Hatfield Peverel10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose & Crown0.1 km
  • Rose & Crown0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • County Hotel0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km