Nalla Gardens is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 4AU 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 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, CM1 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4AX, CM1 4AZ, CM1 4AY, CM1 4BJ, CM1 4EL, CM1 4BN, CM1 4DN, CM1 4EQ, CM1 4GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 4AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 54% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 27.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 42.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 19.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around CM1 4AU this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 28.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 88.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 91.6% | 84.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.8% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nalla Gardens was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Nalla Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 267th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2025-10-13 | £397,000 |
| 15 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2024-10-16 | £405,159 |
| 3 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2023-06-02 | £364,879 |
| 61 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-03-21 | £354,421 |
| 31 Nalla Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,100 | 2021-08-26 | £379,834 |
CM1 4AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield Primary School School Lane , Broomfield CM1 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,081 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 | 3,572 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 | 2,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School and College Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 3,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 271 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 312 yd | |
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 346 yd | |
| Jaynes Before And After School Club | Broomfield Methodist Church, 124 Main Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Hall, Saxon Way | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Chef | 7 Woodhall Parade, Woodhall Road | 296 yd | |
| Super Doner And Kebab | 255 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 311 yd | |
| China City | 241 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 312 yd | |
| Suraya | Suraya Indian Takeaway, 159 Main Road | 907 yd | |
| Mozza Pizza | 163 Main Road, Broomfield | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 47-49 Main Road, Broomfield | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Springfield Hall Park SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK ARUN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.