Cliveden Close is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2NP 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 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2LY, CM1 2GR, CM1 2GQ, CM1 2NJ, CM1 2ND, CM1 2LU, CM1 2NN, CM1 2JF, CM1 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 21.8% | 25.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 60.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 52% | 54% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 43.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 94.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliveden Close was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliveden Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 197th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-07-17 | £413,167 |
| 4 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2022-08-16 | £355,917 |
| 4 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-06-28 | £273,890 |
| 12 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2019-09-04 | £460,301 |
| 10 Cliveden Close, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2016-03-24 | £465,716 |
CM1 2NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 2,466 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 | 4,619 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 | 1,366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,131 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 | 943 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | Roxwell Road, Writtle | 998 yd | |
| Chelmsford Community Church | United Reformed Church, 83 Trent Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chelmsfordians | Hall, Old Chelmsfordians Association | 520 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 574 yd | |
| The Globe ATMS Management Services Ltd | The Globe, 65 Rainsford Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 1,017 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 1,017 yd | |
| Indian Zest | 64 Trent Road, Chelmsford | 1,044 yd | |
| Ms Favourite Chicken | 60 Trent Road, Chelmsford | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 1,017 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Chelmsford Star Co-Op Local, 74 Trent Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Chelmsfordians Association LAWFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Admirals Park Rainsford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 711 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.