Postcode CM1 1LA is located in an urban city, within the Moulsham and Central area 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 median sale price in Moulsham and Central is £306,250 (around £421 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £423,750. The nearest station is Chelmsford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 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 5,940 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% 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 47.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 92 ft away from CM1 1LA.
Central Chelmsford West near CM1 1LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 258 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 (about £421 per square foot) in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £496,250 | £510 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £487,500 | £468 |
| Terraced | 61 | £381,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 138 | £226,000 | £380 |
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 | £233,750 | £527,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | £225,000 | £488,750 | £381,500 |
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 | £388 | £479 | £450 |
| 2026 | £505 | £384 | £472 | £477 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 36, Newcombe Court, Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1QN | Flats | Leasehold | £206,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 23, Eccles Court, Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1JB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,250 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 21, Eccles Court, Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1JB | Flats | Leasehold | £218,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Fenton Court, Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1HW | Flats | Leasehold | £268,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 30, Waterhouse Court, Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £322,000 |
In the CM1 1LA postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM1 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Burgess Springs, Chelmsford, CM1 1DR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Home Foods Grocery | 38 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HY | Walking directions to Home Foods Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1GZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Chelmsford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM1 1LA, 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 1LA 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM1 1LA in Moulsham and Central is £306,250 (about £421 per square foot) based on 258 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CM1 1LA, including The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding) and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM1 1LA is Chelmsford, about 130 m away.
CM1 1LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,940 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 1LA 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).