Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

WORDSWORTH COURT, CM1 4HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH COURT, CM1 4HL.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 4HL 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CM1 4HL has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CM1 4HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wordsworth Court, 1.2km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Patching Hall ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM1 4HL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00109660 (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 4HL. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

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

CM1 4HL has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft18
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils0.4 km
P

Kings Road Primary School

Good416 pupils0.4 km
P

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils0.6 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Good1194 pupils0.7 km
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The Hawthorns School

0.7 km
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Tanglewood Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • A-Z Convenience Store0.4 km
  • 0007 Express0.8 km
  • BP Admiral0.5 km
  • Joe's Liquors0.3 km
  • Londis West End0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Red Beret0.8 km
  • Royal Steamer0.9 km
  • The Ship0.9 km
  • The Black Bull0.9 km
  • The Compasses0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • ARU Students Union0.9 km
  • Geek Retreat1.0 km
  • Il Palazzo1.0 km
  • Live Dosa1.0 km
  • Noodle King1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Rainsford Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Chengs Brother0.4 km
  • Good Season Express0.9 km
  • Krazy Chef And Pizza0.7 km
  • Mojlish0.4 km
  • Pizza 451.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The County Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford1.1 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
  • Ingatestone10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chester Place0.1 km
  • Town Croft0.1 km
  • Town Croft0.1 km
  • Corporation Road0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km