Nabbott Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 2SW is located in the Waterhouse Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 2SE, CM1 2SD, CM1 2SJ, CM1 2SA, CM1 2SR, CM1 2SN, CM1 2RZ, CM1 2SL, CM1 2SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% 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 | 19.8% | 16.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 65.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 46.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 14.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 86.6% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
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 | 95.7% | 86.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 86.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nabbott Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Chelmsford Rural West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Nabbott Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chelmsford Rural West and the 8th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-10 | £447,923 |
| 15 Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-15 | £515,914 |
| 11 Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2023-10-27 | £538,276 |
| 21 Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-03-10 | £259,555 |
| 28 Nabbott Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-09 | £463,908 |
CM1 2SW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM1 2SW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM1 2SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,999 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 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School New London Road , CM2 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,646 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 | 1,911 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 | 4,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 1,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop And Soft Play | Hall, Church Of The Holy Spirit | 408 yd | |
| Chelmsford Society Of Model Engineers | Meteor Way, Chelmsford | 741 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Catering At E2V | E2V Technologies Ltd, 106 Waterhouse Lane | 801 yd | |
| Rina's Cafe | Unit 12A, Waterhouse Business Centre | 867 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 48 Robjohns Road, Chelmsford | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 908 yd | |
| Old Chelmsfordians | Hall, Old Chelmsfordians Association | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree | 54 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 406 yd | |
| Hongs Place | 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 406 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 75 Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 78 - 82 Forest Drive, Chelmsford | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands Community Primary School BEECHES CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 212 yd |
| Hylands School CHELMSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Admirals Park Rainsford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Old Chelmsfordians Association LAWFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.