Area Information for High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE

High Street in Chelmsford is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Moulsham and Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chelmsford. This page combines information for the address High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CM1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CM1 1DE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Chelmsford
Ward Moulsham and Central
Constituency Chelmsford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in High Street, CM1 1DE since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chelmsford Town), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 333 crimes were reported within half a mile of CM1 1DE.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE:

Meadow Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1FU
Stonebridge Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1DN
High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DH
High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1EJ
High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DU
High Chelmer, Chelmsford, CM1 1XG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CM1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found one property sale in High Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing High Street, Chelmsford consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 71
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 29
Residence in Commercial Building 22
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Chelmsford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 75% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 91
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 130

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 75
Two People 46
Three People 7
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 129

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Chelmsford consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 74
Family Household 48
Other Household 4
Total 126

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 66
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 127

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Chelmsford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 96
Female 95
Total 191

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Moulsham and Central ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 10
5-9 1
10-14 3
15-19 4
20-24 51
25-29 55
30-34 26
35-39 14
40-44 6
45-49 9
50-54 6
55-59 2
60-64 1
65-69 1
70-74 0
75-79 1
80-84 2
85+ 0
Total 192

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of CM1 1DE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 69% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 131
Married 31
Separated 3
Divorced 10
Widowed 2
Total 177

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 105
Good 68
Fair 13
Bad 3
Very Bad 2
Total 191

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

High Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 94
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 16
Other 3
Total 176

Ethnic Group Embed This

High Street, Chelmsford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 65% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 125
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 8
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 9
Chinese 2
Other Asian 6
Black African 11
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 1
Other 4
Total 190

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (High Street, Chelmsford), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 110
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 24
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 192

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 110
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 15
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 191

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CM1 1DE.

Passport(s) Held
None 18
United Kingdom 109
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 7
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 15
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 73
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 11
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 16
Total 191

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Moulsham and Central ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 53% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 94
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 6
Total 177

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 39
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 128

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 12
Total 178

High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE is within the Chelmsford Town policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 333 crimes were reported within half a mile of CM1 1DE.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 333 crimes committed near High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Chelmsford Town
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CM1 1DE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CM1 1DE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, approximately 750 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chelmsford 750 yards
Beaulieu Park 2.6 miles
Ingatestone 5.9 miles
Hatfield Peverel 6 miles
Billericay 7.5 miles
South Woodham Ferrers 8 miles
Wickford 8.3 miles
Battlesbridge 8.4 miles
Witham 8.7 miles
White Notley 9 miles
Shenfield 9.3 miles
Cressing (Essex) 9.4 miles
Braintree Freeport 11 miles
Braintree 11 miles
North Fambridge 11 miles
Brentwood 12 miles
Rayleigh 12 miles
Basildon 12 miles
Laindon 12 miles
Hockley 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 590 yards
    
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 670 yards
    
Trinity Road Primary School half a mile
    
Oaklands Infant School 0.5 miles
    
Moulsham Infant School 0.8 miles
    
Moulsham Junior School 0.8 miles
    
Maltese Road Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Meadgate Primary School 1 mile
    
Westlands Community Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Kings Road Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 0.7 miles
    
Chelmsford County High School for Girls 0.9 miles
    
Moulsham High School 0.9 miles
    
Great Baddow High School 1.3 miles
    
The Boswells School 1.4 miles
    
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 1.5 miles
    
Hylands School 1.5 miles
    
Writtle University College 2 miles  
The Sandon School 2.1 miles
    
The Beaulieu Park School (All Through) 2.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is Beauchamp House, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is Down Town Dental Clinic, approximately 280 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital, approximately 300 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DE. The nearest is J Bryan Opticians Ltd, approximately 70 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CM1 1DE

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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