Fifth Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 4HD 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 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4HB, CM1 4EZ, CM1 4HA, CM1 4FQ, CM1 4EX, CM1 4ED, CM1 4EY, CM1 4HG, CM1 4ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM1 4HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.4% | 52.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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% | 30.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 51% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 45.6% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 39% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.4% | 18.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 39.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 87.7% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 96.7% | 87.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 87.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifth Avenue was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Broomfield and The Walthams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fifth Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broomfield and The Walthams and the 170th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-08-20 | £510,494 |
| 22 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-11-24 | £560,795 |
| 82 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £689,000 | 2023-11-09 | £735,977 |
| 60 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2023-08-16 | £635,749 |
| 36 Fifth Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-01-31 | £579,040 |
CM1 4HD 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 4HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,405 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Infant School Lawn Lane , CM1 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,614 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 | 3,047 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 | 2,507 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 | 815 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 254 yd | |
| KFC | 271 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 273 yd | |
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 838 yd | |
| Jubilee Community Café | Youth Centre, United Reformed Church | 970 yd | |
| Coffee At The Close | 10 Meon Close, Chelmsford | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 664 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Hall, Saxon Way | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | 241 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 273 yd | |
| Super Doner And Kebab | 255 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 273 yd | |
| Chow Chef | 7 Woodhall Parade, Woodhall Road | 870 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 13 Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford | 989 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns Pizza, 15 Bishop Hall Lane | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 47-49 Main Road, Broomfield | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University (Mildmay Sports Centre) Chelmsford Campus | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Springfield Hall Park SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK SPRINGFIELD HALL PARK ARUN CLOSE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Workhouse Gym (Closed) Rivermead South Rivermead South Rivermead Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.