Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CROMPTON STREET, CM1 3GR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMPTON STREET, CM1 3GR.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 3GR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM1 3GR — age 32, 30% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £206k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 34.2% year-on-year.

home £206,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 3GR is a safe, established residential area on Crompton Street, 0.2km from Waterhouse in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Waterhouse Farm ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM1 3GR has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 34.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 3GR are sourced from Output Area E00170979 (shared with 4 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 3GR. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 198,000

7 sales · Mean £ 203,714

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

CM1 3GR has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Drugs15
Other theft15
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.9 km
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Westlands Community Primary School

Good601 pupils0.9 km
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Hylands School

Requires Improvement672 pupils1.2 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.3 km
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Moulsham Infant School

Good270 pupils1.3 km
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Moulsham High School

Good1578 pupils1.4 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.9 km
  • Fortune House0.8 km
  • Hongs Place0.6 km
  • Olive Tree0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Food Hall0.6 km
  • PJ Food Stores0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Bridge Stores0.4 km
  • Dovedale Sports Centre0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chess0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Sir Evelyn Wood P.H1.0 km
  • The Anchor0.9 km
  • The Cricketers Inn0.8 km
  • The Moulsham Tap0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • Amalfi Bistro0.1 km
  • BaxterStorey Catering At E2V0.2 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.5 km
  • Cake & Company0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Taste Of Asia0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.3 km
  • Ingatestone8.4 km
  • Hatfield Peverel11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Waterhouse Lane0.3 km
  • Waterhouse Lane0.3 km
  • Waterhouse Street0.3 km