Bishop Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 1PY is located in the Marconi electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishop Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 1QD, CM1 1QA, CM1 1RF, CM1 1PZ, CM1 1RQ, CM1 1PX, CM1 1RS, CM1 1QB, CM1 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 1PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 67.3% | 53.7% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 36.2% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 54.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 3.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 10.2% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 15.8% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 48.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 66.9% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 86.5% | 67.6% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 67.6% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Road was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishop Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 212th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Bishop Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-24 | £400,167 |
| 59 Bishop Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-27 | £279,789 |
| 55 Bishop Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-30 | £370,525 |
| 98 Bishop Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-14 | £361,257 |
| 66 Bishop Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-05-10 | £403,065 |
The percentage of student residents living in CM1 1PY 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 1,917 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 | 3,233 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 | 410 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapori D Abruzzo | Sapori, The Atlantic Hotel | 236 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 242 yd | |
| Geek Retreat | 48 Cunard Square, Townfield Street | 254 yd | |
| ARU Students Union | Tindal Building, Anglia Ruskin University | 311 yd | |
| Sanctus | 30 - 32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Steamer | The Royal Steamer, 1 - 2 Townfield Street | 342 yd | |
| The Ship | 18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 395 yd | |
| The Original Plough | 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 473 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 63 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 531 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 28 New Street, Chelmsford | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Hors D'ouvre | 4 Salmon Parade, New Street | 226 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | 1 Salmon Parade, New Street | 226 yd | |
| Good Season Express | 34 New Street, Chelmsford | 233 yd | |
| Street Foods | 2 Salmon Parade, New Street | 235 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 13 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-operative Society Chelmsford Station | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 457 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 474 yd | |
| Isos Home Foods Grocery | Isos Home Foods Grocery Ltd, 38 Duke Street | 480 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 673 yd | |
| The Range | 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 364 (Closed) Globe House Globe House New Street | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Chelmsford) CHELMBROOK HOUSE CHELMBROOK HOUSE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School BROOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Rivermead South Rivermead South Rivermead Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| The Triangle Club (Closed) County Hall County Hall | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 530 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chelmsford) DUKE STREET | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Body World (Ladies Only) (Closed) Rainsford Road | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Mildmay Sports Centre) Chelmsford Campus | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Anglia Polytechnic University (Rivermead Campus) (Closed) Victoria Road South | health and fitness suite | 655 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.