Kings Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2BB 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 Kings Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2AQ, CM1 2AE, CM1 2AL, CM1 2DB, CM1 4JD, CM1 2BQ, CM1 2DE, CM1 4FS, CM1 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 2BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 39.5% | 43.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 40.9% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 51.9% | 45.6% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2BB this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 28.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.6% | 75.5% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 77.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 77.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.5% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 4.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 149.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kings Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 61st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-01-15 | £426,366 |
| 96 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-01-25 | £257,550 |
| 96 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-31 | £135,316 |
| 96 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-11-09 | £144,948 |
| 82 Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-11-13 | £455,006 |
CM1 2BB 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,322 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 | 279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,594 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 | 2,548 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 | 3,605 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Community Café | Youth Centre, United Reformed Church | 145 yd | |
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 408 yd | |
| Sanctus | 30 - 32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 938 yd | |
| Mr Cavendish | 3 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 949 yd | |
| Rose Of India | 30 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 582 yd | |
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 605 yd | |
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 664 yd | |
| The Globe ATMS Management Services Ltd | The Globe, 65 Rainsford Road | 695 yd | |
| The Ship | 18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 5 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 5 yd | |
| Ace Bakery | 10 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 685 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill | 9 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 685 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 5A Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 5 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 685 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 722 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Duke Street, Chelmsford | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Admirals Park Rainsford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School BROOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Body World (Ladies Only) (Closed) Rainsford Road | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.