Postcode CM1 1PJ 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 East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 622.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.6× 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bell Meadow.
Central Chelmsford East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,159 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 622.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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.
The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from CM1 1PJ.
Central Chelmsford East near CM1 1PJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bell Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Bell Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Frank Whitmore Green | Small | Walking directions to Frank Whitmore Green |
| 0.4 mi | Sky Blue Pasture | Small | Walking directions to Sky Blue Pasture |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 76, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 40, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 26, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 134, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 100, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the CM1 1PJ postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM1 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Chelmsford Wine & Candy | 5 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1EH | Walking directions to Chelmsford Wine & Candy |
| 0.2 mi | Matha Supermarket | 40 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PH | Walking directions to Matha Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | MM Global Supermarket | 44 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PH | Walking directions to MM Global Supermarket |
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 1PJ, 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 1PJ records about 623 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 1PJ 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 13 schools close to CM1 1PJ, including The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (Good), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CM1 1PJ is Chelmsford, about 318 m away.
CM1 1PJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,159 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 1PJ 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).