Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BURNHAM ROAD, CM1 6LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, CM1 6LY.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Boswells School

Good1504 pupils0.0 km
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Perryfields Infant School

Good181 pupils0.2 km
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Perryfields Junior School

Outstanding300 pupils0.2 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils0.3 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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The Beaulieu Park School

Outstanding809 pupils1.3 km
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Barnes Farm Junior School

Good348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Garden0.1 km
  • Taste Of China0.5 km
  • Frydays0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Meon Close Convenience Store And Off Licence0.5 km
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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