Postcode CM1 1QF is located in an urban city, within the Marconi ward of Chelmsford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Chelmsford West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Frank Whitmore Green.
Central Chelmsford West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Central Chelmsford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.9% 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 135 ft away from CM1 1QF.
Central Chelmsford West near CM1 1QF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Frank Whitmore Green | Small | Walking directions to Frank Whitmore Green |
| 0.4 mi | Central Park Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Park Memorial Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Marconi area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £880,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £672,500 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £450,000 | £427 |
| Terraced | 31 | £350,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 56 | £231,250 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £572,000 | £220,000 | £349,995 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £238,748 | £405,000 | £308,750 |
| 2018 | £658,500 | £240,000 | £340,000 | £331,000 |
| 2019 | £567,500 | £227,995 | £345,000 | £345,750 |
| 2020 | £537,000 | £230,000 | £322,500 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £685,000 | £233,000 | £381,750 | £326,000 |
| 2022 | £640,000 | £235,000 | £427,500 | £367,750 |
| 2023 | £741,250 | £246,500 | £416,500 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | £617,500 | £230,000 | £397,500 | £372,500 |
| 2025 | £672,500 | £230,000 | £418,000 | £362,000 |
| 2026 | — | £245,000 | £402,500 | £355,600 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £452 | £396 | £350 | £342 |
| 2017 | £436 | £406 | £367 | £406 |
| 2018 | £385 | £416 | £383 | £408 |
| 2019 | £444 | £381 | £376 | £405 |
| 2020 | £438 | £388 | £400 | £394 |
| 2021 | £467 | £383 | £402 | £397 |
| 2022 | £581 | £400 | £444 | £461 |
| 2023 | £530 | £396 | £436 | £465 |
| 2024 | £472 | £392 | £414 | £449 |
| 2025 | £495 | £403 | £400 | £471 |
| 2026 | — | £392 | £424 | £457 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM1 1QF.
In the CM1 1QF postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 1QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Coral Stores | 52 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA | Walking directions to Coral Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tropiway Continental Groceries | 47a Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA | Walking directions to Tropiway Continental Groceries |
| 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 1QF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jude Deakin
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Smita Rajesh
Marconi - Elected 4 May 2023
Marie Goldman
Chelmsford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM1 1QF records about 229 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 1QF in Central Chelmsford West is £300,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CM1 1QF, including King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (Outstanding), Chelmsford County High School for Girls (Outstanding) and Maltese Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM1 1QF is Chelmsford, about 369 m away.
CM1 1QF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,690 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 1QF is Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jude Deakin (Liberal Democrats) and Smita Rajesh (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.