CM1 9TE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Marconi ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 9TE are sourced from Output Area E00170986 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM1 9TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM1 9TE.
257
36
£ 0 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM1 9TE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM1 9TE — age 36, 24% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 9TE. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM1 9TE is above average at 128 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
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Kings Road Primary School
Westlands Community Primary School
The Hawthorns School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Bassment0.1 km
- HMV0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Next0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Golden Fleece0.4 km
- Radio City Social0.2 km
- The Ale House0.2 km
- The Original Plough0.1 km
- Bar 70.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Falafel Sun0.7 km
- Baan Noodle0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- John Lewis0.7 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.1 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Taste Of Asia1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.2 km
- Jerk Station0.1 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.6 km
- Pizza 450.1 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The County Hotel0.1 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.3 km
- Ingatestone9.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.0 km
- Coval Lane0.1 km
- Coval Lane0.1 km
- Coval Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CM19TE · Data under Open Government Licence