CM1 6DE is a sought-after residential area on John Eve Avenue in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Springfield North ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM1, CM1 6DE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00180504 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN EVE AVENUE, CM1 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN EVE AVENUE, CM1 6DE.
318
26
£ 53,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 6DE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM1 6DE combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 6DE. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 519,995
4 sales · Mean £ 552,496
Detached
£ 574,995
8 sales · Mean £ 612,496
Semi-Detached
£ 589,995
5 sales · Mean £ 584,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM1 6DE has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Beaulieu Park School
Springfield Primary School
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Beaulieu Community Centre0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beaulieu View0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford3.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel6.4 km
- Witham10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Commonwealth Link0.3 km
- Commonwealth Link0.4 km
- William Porter0.4 km
- Regiment Gate0.4 km
- Regiment Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM16DE · Data under Open Government Licence