Windley Tye is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2GR is located in the St Andrews electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windley Tye, Chelmsford, CM1 2GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2LU, CM1 2NP, CM1 2GQ, CM1 2LX, CM1 2NN, CM1 2LY, CM1 2NJ, CM1 2NB, CM1 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 2GR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM1 2GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 23.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 64.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 60.1% | 60.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2GR this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 57.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.9% | 86.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 86.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windley Tye was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windley Tye has the 34th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 187th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Windley Tye, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-06-10 | £723,435 |
| 24 Windley Tye, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-10-27 | £767,555 |
| 6 Windley Tye, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-05-28 | £791,535 |
| 5 Windley Tye, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2021-01-15 | £902,735 |
| 17 Windley Tye, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-09-25 | £708,194 |
CM1 2GR 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 3,166 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 | 2,378 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 | 4,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2MT Caffe | Roxwell Hand Car Wash Centre Ltd, Roxwell Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers | Meteor Way, Chelmsford | 1,042 yd | |
| Coffee Stop And Soft Play | Hall, Church Of The Holy Spirit | 1,062 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | Roxwell Road, Writtle | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 494 yd | |
| Old Chelmsfordians | Hall, Old Chelmsfordians Association | 607 yd | |
| The Globe ATMS Management Services Ltd | The Globe, 65 Rainsford Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 973 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 973 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 75 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford | 1,030 yd | |
| Olive Tree | 54 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 1,061 yd | |
| Hongs Place | 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 973 yd | |
| Rainsford Road Convenience Store | 140 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 1,029 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 78 - 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Admirals Park Rainsford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Old Chelmsfordians Association LAWFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 641 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.