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CM1 1BA

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Moulsham and Central

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Overview

Postcode CM1 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Moulsham and Central ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Chelmsford East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 403 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
403
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Chelmsford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 403 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10%

Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM1 1BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chelmsford East near CM1 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM1 1BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chelmsford

N/A

Walking directions to Chelmsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM1 1BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.2 miBell MeadowSmallWalking directions to Bell Meadow
0.3 miFrank Whitmore GreenSmallWalking directions to Frank Whitmore Green

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
1,493.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
212.96(+575%)
Shoplifting
90.16(+1218%)
Public order
52.14(+918%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.88(+271%)
Other theft
27.78(+408%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
46.84%
Other White
30
15.79%
African
11
5.79%
Bangladeshi
9
4.74%
Caribbean
9
4.74%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
53.41%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.36%
No qualifications
16
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
70%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.77%
Other social rented
12
9.23%
Owns outright
6
4.62%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Moulsham and Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)244
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £446K

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moulsham and Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached46£540,000£476
Detached16£528,750£523
Terraced49£385,250£461
Flats133£227,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moulsham and Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£406,000£260,000£432,500£303,500
2017£420,000£235,000£415,000£330,000
2018£452,500£244,250£422,500£345,000
2019£400,000£235,000£400,000£329,000
2020£450,000£227,500£420,000£358,000
2021£580,000£260,000£495,000£353,500
2022£575,000£271,873£480,000£400,000
2023£545,000£225,000£485,000£407,500
2024£585,000£225,000£530,000£375,000
2025£522,500£235,000£528,500£380,500
2026£465,000£215,000£577,200£376,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£391£414£407£394
2017£373£364£409£394
2018£423£409£396£414
2019£425£375£409£399
2020£410£383£422£418
2021£413£414£441£426
2022£445£428£509£478
2023£480£376£486£449
2024£505£391£482£465
2025£467£382£479£458
2026£589£370£409£456
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsham and Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moulsham and Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202516, Waterloo Chambers, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BDFlatsLeasehold£248,000
18 Dec 202519, Waterloo Chambers, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BDFlatsLeasehold£380,000
12 Dec 202521, Waterloo Chambers, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BDFlatsLeasehold£275,000
21 Nov 20251, Waterloo Chambers, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BDFlatsLeasehold£250,000
31 Jul 202512, Waterloo Chambers, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BDFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the CM1 1BA postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM1 1BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChelmsfordVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTrinity Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 1BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM1 1BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOriental Emporium2 Tindal Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1ERWalking directions to Oriental Emporium
0.1 miChelmsford Wine & Candy5 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1EHWalking directions to Chelmsford Wine & Candy
0.1 miChelmsford ExpressMarket Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1XAWalking directions to Chelmsford Express
0.2 miTesco47-53 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6QTWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miCo-op Food27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,471
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,697
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,678
Band H£4,414

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM1 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Ayres

Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Seán Manley

Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Goldman

Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictChelmsfordE07000070
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelmsfordE14001159
ParishChelmsford, unparished areaE43000285
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Chelmsford EastE02006978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsford 022DE01033140
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CM1 1BA

Is CM1 1BA (Central Chelmsford East) safe?

The area around CM1 1BA records about 403 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CM1 1BA?

The median sale price around CM1 1BA in Central Chelmsford East is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM1 1BA?

There are 17 schools close to CM1 1BA, including The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good), Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good) and Trinity Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM1 1BA?

The closest station to CM1 1BA is Chelmsford, about 387 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM1 1BA?

CM1 1BA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM1 1BA (Central Chelmsford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 1BA is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Ayres (Liberal Democrats) and Seán Manley (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.