Rectory Lane is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 1RF 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 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 1RE, CM1 1PY, CM1 1RG, CM1 1PX, CM1 1PZ, CM1 1QD, CM1 1QA, CM1 1RR, CM1 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 1RF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 57.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 42.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.4% 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 | 84.7% | 86.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 48.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -34.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 56.1% | 60% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1RF this area, 2.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 5.8% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.9% | 58.9% | 18.0% | 16.9% | 42.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 26.2% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 73.4% | 61.3% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 73.6% | 69.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 6.1% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 69.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 9.3% | -6.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 14% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 150th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-04-24 | £335,833 |
| 82 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-04-11 | £409,552 |
| 81 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-08 | £363,621 |
| 99 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-12 | £326,991 |
| 95 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £341,750 | 2022-01-21 | £377,724 |
CM1 1RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CM1 1RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 281 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,437 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 | 489 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 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Road Primary School Trinity Road , CM2 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 2,006 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 | 3,146 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 | 364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 11 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 164 yd | |
| Sapori D Abruzzo | Sapori, The Atlantic Hotel | 242 yd | |
| ARU Students Union | Tindal Building, Anglia Ruskin University | 245 yd | |
| Geek Retreat | 48 Cunard Square, Townfield Street | 342 yd | |
| Sanctus | 30 - 32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Steamer | The Royal Steamer, 1 - 2 Townfield Street | 434 yd | |
| The Ship | 18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 476 yd | |
| The Original Plough | 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 565 yd | |
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 579 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 28 New Street, Chelmsford | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 13 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 164 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns Pizza, 15 Bishop Hall Lane | 166 yd | |
| Good Season Express | 34 New Street, Chelmsford | 209 yd | |
| Peking Hors D'ouvre | 4 Salmon Parade, New Street | 223 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | 1 Salmon Parade, New Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-operative Society Chelmsford Station | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 550 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 563 yd | |
| Isos Home Foods Grocery | Isos Home Foods Grocery Ltd, 38 Duke Street | 571 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, 47 - 53 Springfield Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 364 (Closed) Globe House Globe House New Street | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Chelmsford) CHELMBROOK HOUSE CHELMBROOK HOUSE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Rivermead South Rivermead South Rivermead Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 414 yd |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School BROOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Mildmay Sports Centre) Chelmsford Campus | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| The Triangle Club (Closed) County Hall County Hall | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 565 yd |
| Body World (Ladies Only) (Closed) Rainsford Road | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chelmsford) DUKE STREET | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chelmsford) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 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 | 70.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.