Postcode CM1 1JL 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 660.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
Central Chelmsford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 660.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Chelmsford West is £59,959 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from CM1 1JL.
Central Chelmsford West near CM1 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.5 mi | Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) | Small | Walking directions to Admirals Park (Rainsford Lane) |
| 0.2 mi | Bell Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Bell Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £540,000 | £476 |
| Detached | 16 | £528,750 | £523 |
| Terraced | 49 | £385,250 | £461 |
| Flats | 133 | £227,000 | £377 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1JL.
In the CM1 1JL postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1DR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Chelmsford Express | Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1XA | Walking directions to Chelmsford Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1GZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Home Foods Grocery | 38 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HY | Walking directions to Home Foods Grocery |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM1 1JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Ayres
Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Seán Manley
Moulsham and Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 1JL records about 660 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.
The median sale price around CM1 1JL in Central Chelmsford West is £310,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CM1 1JL, including Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding) and The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM1 1JL is Chelmsford, about 216 m away.
CM1 1JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chelmsford covering CM1 1JL 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).
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.