Brownings Avenue is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 4HX is located in the Patching Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brownings Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4JJ, CM1 4NE, CM1 4HU, CM1 4JH, CM1 4HZ, CM1 4JR, CM1 4JE, CM1 4NF, CM1 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 4HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 31.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.2% | 55.1% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 26.9% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.1% | 21% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 34.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 76.3% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 91.4% | 82.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 82.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownings Avenue was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Marconi average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brownings Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi and the 267th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Brownings Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £35,700 | 1996-06-28 | £258,699 |
CM1 4HX 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 4,626 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 | 159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , CM1 2BB | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltese Road Primary School Maltese Road , CM1 2PA | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | 4out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Broomfield Road , CM1 3SX | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands School Chelmsford Road , Writtle CM1 3ET | 2out of 4 | 2,795 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 | 2,969 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 | 3,233 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 | 530 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College Initiative Ltd Unit 36 , Waterhouse Business Centre CM1 2QE | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 154 London Road , CM2 0AW | - not rated | 2,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Community Café | Youth Centre, United Reformed Church | 361 yd | |
| Munch | 4 Corporation Road, Chelmsford | 584 yd | |
| Treat Stop | 243 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 664 yd | |
| KFC | 271 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 456 yd | |
| The Compasses | 141 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 634 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengs Brother | 102 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 498 yd | |
| Mojlish | 104 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 498 yd | |
| Ace Bakery | 10 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 585 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill | 9 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 585 yd | |
| China City | 241 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 108 Kings Road, Chelmsford | 498 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Partridge Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Partridge Avenue | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Kings Road Primary School KINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| St Peters College (Closed) Fox Crescent | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls Broomfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Melbourne Park Salerno Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Chelmsford Sports And Athletics Centre SALERNO WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.