Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

DAFFODIL WAY, CM1 6XB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAFFODIL WAY, CM1 6XB.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM1 6XB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM1 6XB's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £393k 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 50.9% year-on-year.

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

CM1 6XB is a sought-after residential area on Daffodil Way in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Springfield North ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM1 6XB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, up 50.9% 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 6XB are sourced from Output Area E00109828 (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 6XB. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 323,000

7 sales · Mean £ 331,999

Semi-Detached

£ 298,750

4 sales · Mean £ 314,375

Detached

£ 405,000

5 sales · Mean £ 431,200

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

CM1 6XB has low crime rates — 22 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 offences48
Shoplifting32
Vehicle crime12
Other theft9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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The Beaulieu Park School

Outstanding809 pupils0.5 km
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The Boswells School

Good1504 pupils0.9 km
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Perryfields Junior School

Outstanding300 pupils0.9 km
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Perryfields Infant School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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The Tyrrells School

Good416 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beaulieu View0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Beaulieu Community Centre0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Heavensent0.5 km
  • Springfield Cafe Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Churchills Fish And Chips Chicken Punk0.5 km
  • Frydays0.9 km
  • China Garden1.0 km
  • Taste Of China0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gardeners0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford2.9 km
  • Hatfield Peverel7.2 km
  • Witham11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Carriage Drive0.1 km
  • Carriage Drive0.1 km
  • Daffodil Way0.2 km
  • Daffodil Way0.2 km
  • Harness Close0.2 km