Postcode CM1 1QY 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 629.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Chelmsford East is £61,292 per year. The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Bell Meadow.
Central Chelmsford East has a moderate 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 East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 629.0 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from CM1 1QY.
Central Chelmsford East near CM1 1QY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chelmsford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chelmsford | N/A | Walking directions to Chelmsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bell Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Bell Meadow |
| 0.5 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 214 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Moulsham and Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,181,060.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 108 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £527,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £392,000 |
10 year median price trend in Moulsham and Central
In the CM1 1QY postcode area, located within Central Chelmsford East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM1 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1AN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Chelmsford Wine & Candy | 5 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1EH | Walking directions to Chelmsford Wine & Candy |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.