Anderson Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2DA 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 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2DN, CM1 2DX, CM1 2BX, CM1 2BU, CM1 2BZ, CM1 2DD, CM1 2DW, CM1 2DF, CM1 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 2DA 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 2DA 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 Anderson Avenue was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anderson Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 76th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-03-15 | £337,277 |
| 47 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-12-19 | £376,979 |
| 55 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-05-15 | £371,544 |
| 47 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2012-10-05 | £336,651 |
| 55 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2012-10-02 | £356,073 |
| 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 | 267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,817 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 | 3,114 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 | 3,629 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 | 700 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,716 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 | 520 yd | |
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 886 yd | |
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 103 yd | |
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 1,011 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 1,015 yd | |
| The Flyer | Dickens Place, Chelmsford | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Bakery | 10 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill | 9 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 573 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 140 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 573 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Dickens Place | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Melbourne Park Salerno Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 512 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Chelmsford Sports And Athletics Centre SALERNO WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Newlands Spring Primary School DICKENS PLACE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 418.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.