Taylor Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2BU is located in the St Andrews electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2BX, CM1 2BT, CM1 2BY, CM1 2DW, CM1 2BS, CM1 2BZ, CM1 2DA, CM1 2DN, CM1 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 38.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 42.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 17.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2BU this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 30.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 10.5% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19.5% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 85.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88.5% | 85.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 86% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Avenue was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 78th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Taylor Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2016-02-19 | £322,723 |
| 6 Taylor Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 1996-02-28 | £374,250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Park Primary and Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 2out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Junior School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Infant School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainsford High School Fox Crescent , CM1 2BL | - not rated | 544 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England and Specialist Arts College Fox Crescent , CM1 2BL | - not rated | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle College Limited Lordship Road , Writtle CM1 3RR | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 2,992 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorns School Thornhurst Road , CM1 2XT | - not rated | 542 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy Fox Crescent , CM1 2XT | - not rated | 628 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chestnuts 48 Chignal Road , CM1 2JB | - not rated | 756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lift Columbus Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | - not rated | 775 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 800 yd | Community special 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 | 559 yd | |
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 934 yd | |
| Chelmsford Community Church | United Reformed Church, 83 Trent Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 199 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 960 yd | |
| The Flyer | Dickens Place, Chelmsford | 997 yd | |
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Bakery | 10 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 107 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill | 9 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 107 yd | |
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 583 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 583 yd | |
| Indian Zest | 64 Trent Road, Chelmsford | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 107 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 583 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Dickens Place | 997 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Chelmsford Star Co-Op Local, 74 Trent Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Melbourne Park Salerno Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Chelmsford Sports And Athletics Centre SALERNO WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Newlands Spring Primary School DICKENS PLACE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.