Postcode report
CM1 1BT Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Chelmsford
About CM1 1BT: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM1 1BT is a postcode in Waterhouse Farm, Chelmsford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM1 1BT, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM1 1BT are jobs and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM1 1BT is based on Chelmsford 023 Census 2021. It covers 6,429 residents, 5,908 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near CM1 1BT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £395k from 88 rolling sales, up 2.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM1 1BT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM1 1BT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM1 1BT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM1 1BT
Is CM1 1BT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM1 1BT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM1 1BT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM1 1BT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM1 1BT?
LocaleIQ matched CM1 1BT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM1 1BT?
The latest median sold price is £395k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM1 1BT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.