Cumberland Crescent is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 4AJ is located in the Patching Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4AA, CM1 4AL, CM1 4AE, CM1 4AH, CM1 4AN, CM1 4AW, CM1 4AS, CM1 4EQ, CM1 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM1 4AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM1 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 42.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 41.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41% | 47.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 23% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 29.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.7% | 72.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 88.6% | 80.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 10.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 80.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.5% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Crescent was 241.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% higher than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumberland Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 29th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-26 | £446,636 |
| 12 Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-21 | £234,592 |
| 24 Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-23 | £385,153 |
| 12 Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2020-10-12 | £235,191 |
| 38 Cumberland Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-05-17 | £429,643 |
CM1 4AJ 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Park Primary and Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,872 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 | 2,305 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School and College Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Columbus Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Haywood Campus Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaynes Before And After School Club | Broomfield Methodist Church, 124 Main Road | 599 yd | |
| KFC | 271 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 666 yd | |
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 702 yd | |
| Essex Dementia Care | Broomfield Community Centre, 158 Main Road | 819 yd | |
| Broomfield Village Hall | Broomfield Community Centre, 158 Main Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Hall, Saxon Way | 624 yd | |
| The Angel | 160 Main Road, Broomfield | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Chef | 7 Woodhall Parade, Woodhall Road | 126 yd | |
| Suraya | Suraya Indian Takeaway, 159 Main Road | 616 yd | |
| Mozza Pizza | 163 Main Road, Broomfield | 616 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 161 Main Road, Broomfield | 641 yd | |
| Super Doner And Kebab | 255 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 47-49 Main Road, Broomfield | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| David Smith Memorial Field MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Broomfield Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Angel Meadow BROOMFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB BROOMFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.