Hoffmanns Way is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 1GU is located in the Marconi electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, CM1 1GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 7SA, CM1 7RU, CM1 7RT, CM1 1AN, CM1 1UE, CM1 7RZ, CM1 1PF, CM1 7RX, CM1 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 1GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM1 1GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.9% | 58.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.2% | 57.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CM1 1GU this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 55.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 80.6% | 69.5% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 62.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 62.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 14.1% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 62.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.6% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoffmanns Way was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoffmanns Way has the 34th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 82nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2025-02-28 | £2,418,134 |
| Unit 8 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-22 | £501,500 |
| Unit 10 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-09-27 | £1,345,974 |
| Unit 3 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-05-04 | £1,266,136 |
| Unit 5 Synergy Centre Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-03-20 | £439,517 |
The percentage of student residents living in CM1 1GU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Junior School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 181 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym | Chelmsford Electrical Limited, Chelmbrook House | 107 yd | |
| Nuffield Health & Fitness | Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Unit 6 | 252 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1D, Riverside Retail Park | 252 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | McDonald's, Unit 7 | 252 yd | |
| ARU Students Union | Tindal Building, Anglia Ruskin University | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Inn | Victoria Road, Chelmsford | 563 yd | |
| Royal Engineers Social Club | Ubique Hall, Meadowside | 608 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 195 Springfield Road | 611 yd | |
| The Tulip P H | The Tulip, Church Lane | 648 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 28 New Street, Chelmsford | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Season Express | 34 New Street, Chelmsford | 354 yd | |
| Street Foods | 2 Salmon Parade, New Street | 371 yd | |
| Peking Hors D'ouvre | 4 Salmon Parade, New Street | 374 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | 1 Salmon Parade, New Street | 374 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns Pizza, 15 Bishop Hall Lane | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, 47 - 53 Springfield Road | 843 yd | |
| Iceland | 50 - 58 Springfield Road, Chelmsford | 877 yd | |
| East Of England Co-operative Society Chelmsford Station | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 886 yd | |
| Isos Home Foods Grocery | Isos Home Foods Grocery Ltd, 38 Duke Street | 966 yd | |
| The Range | 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Chelmsford) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 244 yd |
| Fitness 364 (Closed) Globe House Globe House New Street | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Chelmsford) CHELMBROOK HOUSE CHELMBROOK HOUSE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Rivermead South Rivermead South Rivermead Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| The Triangle Club (Closed) County Hall County Hall | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 454 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Chelmsford) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Mildmay Sports Centre) Chelmsford Campus | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Hmp Chelmsford SPRINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| Pollards Meadow (Closed) Church Lane | grass pitches | 738 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.