Firs Drive is in Writtle, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district.
CM1 3EF is located in the Writtle electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Firs Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EF and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 3EG, CM1 3EE, CM1 3EB, CM1 3EH, CM1 3ED, CM1 3DU, CM1 3EQ, CM1 3DZ, CM1 3GA.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Firs Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £421,900 | 2021-09-28 | £454,590 |
| 2 Firs Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2003-06-27 | £510,498 |
| 5 Firs Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2002-12-16 | £1,030,911 |
| 1 Firs Drive, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2002-01-09 | £464,493 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle Infant School Lodge Road , Writtle CM1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road , Writtle CM1 3HG | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,949 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 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 3,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 550 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge Preparatory School Widford Road , Chelmsford CM2 9AN | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cedd's School 178a New London Road , CM2 0AR | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olio On The Green | 12 - 14 The Green, Writtle | 161 yd | |
| Pakwaan | Bridge Street Lounge And Grill, 1 Bridge Street | 402 yd | |
| The Lordship Tea Rooms | Wilkin & Sons, The Lordship Tea Rooms And Shop | 509 yd | |
| The Baa | The Barr, Writtle College | 591 yd | |
| Aramark @ Garden Room | Writtle University College, Lordship Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 70 The Green, Writtle | 159 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 57 The Green, Writtle | 280 yd | |
| Writtle Bowling Club | Bowling Club, Romans Place | 363 yd | |
| Writtle Community Association | The Beryl Platt Centre, 12 - 14 Redwood Drive | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Shop | 7B Bridge Street, Writtle | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 17 Bridge Street, Writtle | 402 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 38 - 42 Long Brandocks, Writtle | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Writtle University College Writtle University College Writtle University College Lordship Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 629 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Writtle Junior School Margaretting Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Writtle Sports And Social Club THE HALL THE HALL PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 86 crimes were reported
near Firs Drive .
63% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
vehicle crime. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CM1 3EF.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM1 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Female | 145 |
| Male | 132 |
| Single | 67 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 137 |
| Separated | 2 |
| Divorced | 9 |
| Widowed | 26 |
| Very good health | 124 |
| Good health | 101 |
| Fair health | 35 |
| Bad health | 14 |
| Very bad health | 3 |
| No qualifications | 38 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 32 |
| Apprenticeship | 18 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47 |
| Degree or Similar | 79 |
| Other | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1 |
| Chinese | 2 |
| Black African | 1 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1 |
| Mixed Other | 1 |
| White | 270 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 268 |
| European Union | 2 |
| Africa | 5 |
| Middle East and Asia | 2 |
| Born in the UK | 268 |
| 10+ Years | 6 |
| Less than 2 years | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 241 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1 |
| No passport held | 34 |
| No religion | 106 |
| Christian | 151 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Muslim | 3 |
| Not answered | 16 |