Nickleby Road is in Chelmsford and in Chelmsford district. CM1 4UF is located in the St Andrews electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelmsford. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM1 4YR, CM1 4XQ, CM1 4XG, CM1 4XH, CM1 4YP, CM1 4YL, CM1 4XE, CM1 4UZ, CM1 4XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM1 4UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 36.7% | 36.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 33.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 18.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 40.5% | 31% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 40.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 20.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.3% | 26.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 26% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 92.4% | 81.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 92.1% | 81.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nickleby Road was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Chelmsford Rural West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nickleby Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chelmsford Rural West and the 177th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-23 | £345,036 |
| 58 Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-03-23 | £464,449 |
| 44 Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2019-05-28 | £308,206 |
| 52 Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-08-22 | £347,690 |
| 44 Nickleby Road, Chelmsford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £229,995 | 2015-09-25 | £326,645 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CM1 4UF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Spring Primary School Dickens Place , Copperfield Road CM1 4UU | - not rated | 294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melbourne Park Primary and Nursery School Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Academy Melbourne Avenue , CM1 2DX | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School Tennyson Road , CM1 4HY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainsford High School Fox Crescent , CM1 2BL | - not rated | 1,365 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 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,825 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 | 3,715 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 | 786 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 786 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Columbus Oliver Way , CM1 4ZB | - not rated | 791 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chestnuts 48 Chignal Road , CM1 2JB | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Hawthorns School Thornhurst Road , CM1 2XT | - not rated | 1,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flyer | Dickens Place, Chelmsford | 295 yd | |
| Red Beret | 26 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Bakery | 10 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Churchills Fish And Chips / Serial Grill | 9 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Dickens Place | 295 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25 - 26 Melbourne Parade, Melbourne Avenue | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Sports And Athletics Centre SALERNO WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Newlands Spring Primary School DICKENS PLACE | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Melbourne Park Salerno Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Parkwood Academy MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Andrews Park Patching Hall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| St John Payne Catholic School PATCHING HALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| St Pius X Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.