Roxwell Road is in Writtle, Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 3RU 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 Roxwell Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 3RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 28.7% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 54.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 54.4% | 54% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 38.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 92.4% | 89.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roxwell Road was 165.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.2% higher than the Chelmsford Rural West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roxwell Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chelmsford Rural West and the 54th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warren Cottage Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-11-27 | £435,829 |
| East Warren Cottage Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-23 | £345,727 |
| West Warren Cottage Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-15 | £430,465 |
| Horse & Groom Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,485,021 | 2019-02-22 | £2,618,147 |
| Horse & Groom Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,485,022 | 2018-09-17 | £2,606,512 |
CM1 3RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 3RU 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Mead Infant and Nursery School Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Junior School Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Trent Road , CM1 2JH | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Community Primary School Beeches Close , CM1 2SB | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands School Hatfield Grove , CM1 3DF | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainsford High School Fox Crescent , CM1 2BL | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England and Specialist Arts College Fox Crescent , CM1 2BL | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle College Limited Lordship Road , Writtle CM1 3RR | - not rated | 677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,157 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 | 4out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle Agricultural College Writtle , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 697 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writtle University College Lordship Road , CM1 3RR | - not rated | 697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheo1 Chelmsford Bridge Year 10 Include, Suite 132 , 4th Floor, Friars House | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Chestnuts 48 Chignal Road , CM1 2JB | - not rated | 905 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy Fox Crescent , CM1 2XT | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Groom | Roxwell Road, Writtle | 5 yd | |
| 2MT Caffe | Roxwell Hand Car Wash Centre Ltd, Roxwell Road | 60 yd | |
| Aramark @ Garden Room | Writtle University College, Lordship Road | 675 yd | |
| Aramark @ Thyme Out | Writtle University College, Lordship Road | 675 yd | |
| The Baa | The Barr, Writtle College | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chelmsfordians | Hall, Old Chelmsfordians Association | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Zest | 64 Trent Road, Chelmsford | 833 yd | |
| Ms Favourite Chicken | 60 Trent Road, Chelmsford | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Chelmsford Star Co-Op Local, 74 Trent Road | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Chelmsfordians Association LAWFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Writtle University College Writtle University College Writtle University College Lordship Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 730 yd |
| Writtle University College Sports Ground Fox Burrows Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.