Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BOUCHERS MEAD, CM1 6PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUCHERS MEAD, CM1 6PJ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 6PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM1 6PJ combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£353k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 47.2% year-on-year.

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

CM1 6PJ is a sought-after residential area on Bouchers Mead in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Springfield North ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 6PJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 47.2% 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 6PJ are sourced from Output Area E00109812 (shared with 6 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 6PJ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,000

10 sales · Mean £ 214,875

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

10 sales · Mean £ 345,650

Detached

£ 405,000

15 sales · Mean £ 438,700

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM1 6PJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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The Beaulieu Park School

Outstanding809 pupils0.8 km
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The Boswells School

Good1504 pupils0.9 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils1.0 km
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Perryfields Junior School

Outstanding300 pupils1.0 km
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Perryfields Infant School

Good181 pupils1.0 km
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Barnes Farm Junior School

Good348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Mace Playce Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Heavensent0.3 km
  • Springfield Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Taste Of China0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gardeners0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Boreham SF Connect1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford2.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel7.0 km
  • Witham11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Reubens Gate0.1 km
  • Reubens Gate0.1 km
  • New Bowers Way0.2 km
  • New Bowers Way0.3 km
  • Montagu Gardens0.3 km