CM1 4XE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nicholas Court in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within St Andrews ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Within the CM1 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 4XE are sourced from Output Area E00109713 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLAS COURT, CM1 4XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLAS COURT, CM1 4XE.
286
49
£ 46,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM1 4XE — age 49, 47% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 4XE. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,500
16 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM1 4XE has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Parkwood Academy
Tanglewood Nursery School
Columbus School and College
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Shelly's A Sweet Occasion0.8 km
- Martins0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Beret0.7 km
- The Hungry Horse (The Flyer)0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Indian Zest0.9 km
- Ms Favourite Chicken0.9 km
- Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill0.7 km
- Ace Bakery0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Chelmsford Community Church0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford2.4 km
- Ingatestone10.5 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Madeline Place0.1 km
- Wickfield Ash0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Havisham Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM14XE · Data under Open Government Licence