Broomfield Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 1RT is located in the Patching Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4NQ, CM1 1RN, CM1 4JX, CM1 4NG, CM1 4HL, CM1 4JY, CM1 1SE, CM1 4JT, CM1 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 1RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 48.2% | 42.8% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 44.2% | 12.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 54.8% | 53.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 42.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.3% | 68.9% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 80.3% | 67.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 15.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 67.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomfield Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Broomfield and The Walthams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broomfield Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broomfield and The Walthams and the 182nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Winchester Court, 173 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-08-23 | £251,530 |
| Flat 4 Winchester Court, 173 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-26 | £257,179 |
| Flat 5 Winchester Court, 173 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-05 | £259,845 |
| Flat 9 Winchester Court, 173 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-29 | £239,284 |
| Flat 1 Winchester Court, 173 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-10-22 | £246,482 |
CM1 1RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,846 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 | 2,662 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 | 2,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 969 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 347 yd | |
| Jubilee Community Café | Youth Centre, United Reformed Church | 544 yd | |
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 588 yd | |
| KFC | 271 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 629 yd | |
| Subway | 11 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 203 yd | |
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 963 yd | |
| The Ship | 18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 975 yd | |
| The Globe ATMS Management Services Ltd | The Globe, 65 Rainsford Road | 987 yd | |
| Royal Steamer | The Royal Steamer, 1 - 2 Townfield Street | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | 241 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 629 yd | |
| Super Doner And Kebab | 255 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 629 yd | |
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 647 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 647 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 13 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 647 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 959 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 353 yd |
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Mildmay Sports Centre) Chelmsford Campus | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Rivermead South Rivermead South Rivermead Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School BROOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Springfield Hall Park SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK ARUN CLOSE | grass pitches | 936 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.