Coval Lane is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 1TG is located in the Waterhouse Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coval Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 1AE, CM1 1TN, CM1 1TF, CM1 1TH, CM1 1TE, CM1 1TW, CM1 1TQ, CM1 2QS, CM1 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 1TG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 1TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 46.2% | 44.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 45.6% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 48.2% | 56.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 51.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.5% | 68.4% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 79.1% | 64.2% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 78.1% | 64.2% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 13% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| 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% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coval Lane was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coval Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 69th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Coval Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-07-29 | £451,583 |
| 79 Coval Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-01-10 | £505,978 |
| 57 Coval Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2023-08-21 | £437,454 |
| 75A Coval Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £459,995 | 2022-10-11 | £464,568 |
| 70 Coval Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-06 | £234,095 |
CM1 1TG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Victoria Road , CM1 1PA | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,206 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 | 1,389 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 | 4,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 879 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Cavendish | 3 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 281 yd | |
| Zorba The Greek | 31 - 32 The Arches, Viaduct Road | 302 yd | |
| Hot Box Cafe | 28 - 29 The Arches, Viaduct Road | 320 yd | |
| Rose Of India | 30 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 325 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Dukes Walk, Duke Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House | 24 - 26 The Arches, Viaduct Road | 302 yd | |
| Radio City Social | 35 - 36 The Arches, Viaduct Road | 325 yd | |
| The Original Plough | 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 435 yd | |
| The Globe ATMS Management Services Ltd | The Globe, 65 Rainsford Road | 464 yd | |
| The Ship | 18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 75 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford | 160 yd | |
| Happy Gourmet | 44 - 45 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford | 302 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Chelmsford | 47 The Arches, Viaduct Road | 325 yd | |
| Greggs | 2 Dukes Walk, Duke Street | 325 yd | |
| Roti Mojo | 10A Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 388 yd | |
| Isos Home Foods Grocery | Isos Home Foods Grocery Ltd, 38 Duke Street | 405 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 449 yd | |
| East Of England Co-operative Society Chelmsford Station | 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 498 yd | |
| The Range | 27 - 34 High Street, Chelmsford | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body World (Ladies Only) (Closed) Rainsford Road | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chelmsford) DUKE STREET | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Anglia Polytechnic University (Rivermead Campus) (Closed) Victoria Road South | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Energie Fitness Chelmsford WATERHOUSE COURT WATERHOUSE COURT VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Essex County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND NEW WRITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chelmsford) NEW WRITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School BROOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Admirals Park Rainsford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School NEW LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 877 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.