Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CM1 4TA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 4TA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

623

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 4TA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM1 4TA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM1 4TA is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Chignall Smealy in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Chelmsford Rural West ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM1 4TA represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 4TA are sourced from Output Area E00109473 (shared with 28 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 4TA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CM1 4TA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford6.0 km
  • Hatfield Peverel12.2 km
  • Ingatestone12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Mashbury Road0.5 km
  • Mashbury Road0.5 km