CM1 6LY is a sought-after residential area on Burnham Road in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within The Lawns ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
For serious buyers, CM1 6LY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k, up 67.3% year-on-year. 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 6LY are sourced from Output Area E00109844 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHAM ROAD, CM1 6LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, CM1 6LY.
305
44
£ 53,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 6LY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM1 6LY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £409k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 67.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 6LY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
3 sales · Mean £ 409,333
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
1 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM1 6LY has low crime rates — 13 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
The Boswells School
Perryfields Infant School
Perryfields Junior School
The Tyrrells School
Springfield Primary School
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
The Beaulieu Park School
Barnes Farm Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Endeavour0.7 km
- Gardeners0.6 km
- Springfield Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Plough Harvester0.8 km
- The Tulip P H0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Garden0.1 km
- Taste Of China0.5 km
- Frydays0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Meon Close Convenience Store And Off Licence0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Coffee At The Close0.5 km
- Heavensent0.6 km
- Springfield Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- Coffee Squared Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford2.0 km
- Hatfield Peverel7.9 km
- Ingatestone11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Falmouth Road0.1 km
- Falmouth Road0.1 km
- Two Saxons0.2 km
- Two Saxons0.3 km
- Paignton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM16LY · Data under Open Government Licence